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MO DIAGRAMS

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 4hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

BMO is formed due to

a)

Constructive Interference

b)

Destructive Interference

c)

Different sign of wave function

d)

Both 2 & 3

2.

Molecule which have one or more than one unpaired electrons in their molecular electronic configuration are ____________

a)

A. Diamagnetic

b)

B. Paramagnetic

3.

Para magnetic or diamagnetic?

a)

A. Paramagnetic

b)

B.. Diamagnetic

4.

Can you predict the molecule? Justify your answer

a)

A. N2

b)

B. F2

c)

C. O2

5.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Electrons are never found in an antibonding MO.

b)

All antibonding MOs are higher in energy than the atomic orbitals of which they are composed.

c)

Antibonding MOs have electron density mainly outside the space between the two nuclei.

d)

None of the statements is true

6.

The electron configuration of a particular diatomic species is (σ2s)2(σ*2s)2(σ2p)2(π2p)2(π*2p)4. What is the bond order for this species?

a)

1.5

b)

1

c)

0.5

d)

0

e)

2

7.

following mo diagram represents which molecule?

a)

N2

b)

O2

c)

F2

d)

none of these

8.

what are the bond orders in O2, O2+,O2-

a)

2, 3,4

b)

2,1.5,2.5

c)

2,2.5,1.5

d)

2.5,2,1.5

9.

Sigma bond is formed when overlapping takes place along (if z-axis is inter nuclear axis)

a)

x-axis

b)

y-axis

c)

z-axis

d)

All axis

10.

The hybridization of the central atom in ClF2+ is:

a)

sp

b)

sp2

c)

sp3

d)

dsp3

e)

d2sp3

11.

A π (pi) bond is the result of the

a)

overlap of two s orbitals

b)

overlap of an s orbital and a p orbital

c)

overlap of two p orbitals along their axes

d)

sidewise overlap of two parallel p orbitals

e)

sidewise overlap of two s orbitals

12.

Which of the following molecules contains the shortest C–C bond?

a)

C2H2

b)

C2H4

c)

C2H6

d)

C2Cl4

e)

C2H4 and C2Cl4

13.

When comparing Be2 and H2:

I.Be2 is more stable because it contains both bonding and antibonding valence electrons.

II.H2 has a higher bond order than Be2.

III.H2 is more stable because it only contains σ1s electrons.

IV.H2 is more stable because it is diamagnetic, whereas Be2 is paramagnetic.

a)

I, II

b)

III only

c)

II, III

d)

II, IV

e)

III, IV

14.

If a molecule demonstrates paramagnetism, then :

I.The substance can have both paired and unpaired electrons.

II.The bond order is not a whole number.

III.It can be determined by drawing a Lewis structure. IV.It must be an ion.

a)

I, II

b)

II,III

c)

I, II, IV

d)

I only

e)

III only

15.
Which element is depicted from this orbital diagram
a)
Fluorine
b)
Neon
c)
Chlorine
d)
Argon
16.

Rank the energy of a bonding MO in comparison to its atomic orbital.

a)

higher

b)

lower

c)

equal

17.

Why is bond order important when examining MO?

a)

The stability of the covalent bond is related to the bond order.

b)

You must fill the orbitals in correct bond order.