A molecule has a bond angle of 180°. Assuming that the central atom X follows the octet rule and forms no coordinate bonds, which of the following statements regarding the molecule is MOST likely FALSE?
The central atom X uses hybrid orbitals for bonding.
The molecule is linear.
The central atom X has no lone pairs of electrons.
The molecule must be polar if X and Y have different electronegativities.
Related Questions
Which of these molecules exhibits a coordinate covalent bond?
H₂
Cl₂
NH₃
NH₄⁺
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a coordinate covalent bond?
Both atoms involved in the bond contribute one electron each to the shared pair.
One atom donates both electrons of the shared pair.
The bond is formed between a Lewis acid and a Lewis base.
The bond is essentially identical to a regular covalent bond once formed.
