Hybridization of the Carbon Atom

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength

• Polarity

• Molecular Shape

• Electronegativity

What is the the shape of this molecule according to VSEPR theory?

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

What is the hybridization of a linear molecule?

• sp

• sp²

• sp³

• sp³d

What is the bond angle for the CH₄ molecule?

• 120°

• 107°

• 90°

• 109.5°

A π (pi) bond is the result of the

• 
  overlap of two s orbitals

• overlap of an s orbital and a p orbital

• overlap of two p orbitals along their axes

• sideway overlap of two parallel unhybridized p orbitals

What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule according to the VSEPR model?

• The repulsion between electron clouds

• The number of protons in the nucleus

• The magnetic attraction between atoms

• The gravitational pull between atoms

How many sigma bonds are in the following molecule?

• 6

• 1

• 2

• 5

How many pi bonds are in the following compound?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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