Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR ) Theory and Shapes of Simple Molecules NEET Questions

Physical Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR ) Theory and Shapes of Simple Molecules MCQ Questions


1.
According to VSEPR theory, the shape of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs and no lone pair is
A.
Bent
B.
Tetrahedral
C.
Linear
D.
Trigonal planar
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ANSWER :
C. Linear
2.
The shape of ammonia (NH₃) molecule according to VSEPR theory is
A.
Tetrahedral
B.
Trigonal planar
C.
Pyramidal
D.
Linear
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ANSWER :
C. Pyramidal
3.
In SF₄, the shape of the molecule is
A.
Tetrahedral
B.
Trigonal bipyramidal
C.
See-saw
D.
Square planar
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ANSWER :
C. See-saw
4.
The shape of XeF₂ molecule according to VSEPR theory is:

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A.
Linear
B.
Bent
C.
Tetrahedral
D.
Trigonal planar
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ANSWER :
A. Linear
5.
The shape of SF₆ molecule is:

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A.
Octahedral
B.
Tetrahedral
C.
Square planar
D.
Trigonal bipyramidal
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ANSWER :
A. Octahedral
6.
The angle between bond pairs in methane (CH₄) is
A.
109.5°
B.
90°
C.
120°
D.
180°
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ANSWER :
A. 109.5°