In which of the following molecules/ions BF3, , and H2O, the central atom is sp2 hybridized?
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What is the dominant intermolecular force or bond that must be overcome in converting liquid CH3OH to a gas?
1. Hydrogen bonding
2. Dipole-dipole interaction
3. Covalent bonds
4. London dispersion force
Identify the correct increasing order of bond order among the following species:
1. O₂⁻ < NO < C₂²⁻ < He₂⁺Find the correct increasing order of C–O bond length among CO, CO₃²⁻ , and CO₂:
1. CO₂ < CO₃²⁻ < COSelect the pair of isostructural species.
1. SF₄ and XeF₄In which of the following molecules are all the bonds not equal?
| 1. | ClF3 | 2. | BF3 |
| 3. | AlF3 | 4. | NF3 |
Which of the following species has a linear shape?
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Which of the following is the most basic oxide?
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Which of the following is not a correct statement?
| 1. | The electron-deficient molecules can act as Lewis acids. |
| 2. | The canonical structures have no real existence. |
| 3. | Every AB5 molecule does in fact have a square pyramidal structure. |
| 4. | Multiple bonds are always shorter than corresponding single bonds. |