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Valence bond theory of metallic bond was given by
Dalton
Drudel
Fajan
Pauling
Which type of overlapping results in the formation of a pi bond?
Axial overlapping
Lateral overlapping
Linear overlapping
None of the above
What is the hybridization of the central metal ion in ? (Atomic number of )
Which of the following describes the overlapping of atomic orbitals in the formation of a sigma bond?
End-to-end overlap
Side-to-side overlap
p-p orbital overlap only
No orbital overlap
Which of the following molecules has the highest bond order according to Valence Bond Theory?
N₂
O₂
F₂
H₂
The complex ion has how many unpaired electrons, and what is its magnetic nature?
2 unpaired electrons, paramagnetic
4 unpaired electrons, paramagnetic
0 unpaired electrons, diamagnetic
5 unpaired electrons, paramagnetic
The molecule exhibits a trigonal bipyramidal geometry. According to Valence Bond Theory, what type of hybridization does the phosphorus atom undergo, and how does this hybridization explain the observed bond angles?
hybridization, resulting in bond angles of .
hybridization, resulting in bond angles of and .
hybridization, resulting in bond angles of .
hybridization, resulting in bond angles of .
Consider the molecule SF4. According to VBT, what is the hybridization of the sulfur atom and the approximate bond angle between the axial and equatorial fluorine atoms?
sp3, 109.5°
sp3d, slightly less than 90°
sp3d2, 90°
dsp3, 120°
A molecule which cannot exist theoretically is: