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
A molecule of chlorine (Cl) is formed by:
A single covalent bond between two chlorine atoms.
A double covalent bond between two chlorine atoms.
A triple covalent bond between two chlorine atoms.
An ionic bond between two chlorine atoms.
Which of the following species has an incomplete octet around the central atom? (a) (b) (c) (d)
How many bonded electron pairs are present in molecule?
Which among the following contains only two pi bonds ?
CH≡CH and H₂C=C=CH₂
CO₂ and H₂C=C=CH₂
H₂C=CH₂ and CH₃-CH=CH₂
CH≡C-CH=CH₂ and O₂
Which is paramagnetic?
In the electronic structure of the total number of unshared electrons is
20
16
12
8
In which of the following molecules does the central atom NOT obey the octet rule by having more than eight electrons in its valence shell? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Which of the following molecules is covalent and shows expanded octet in its formation?
Which one of the following molecules contains no - bond.
Allene contains
One double bond, one triple bond and one single bond
One triple and two double bonds
Two triple and one double bond
Two double and four single bond
