Questions and Answers
Which orbital interaction can raise the energy of the pz orbital more significantly?
What causes a substance to be attracted to an inducing magnetic field?
What is the bond order prediction for Ne2 using the molecular orbital model?
In a heteronuclear diatomic molecule, which atom's orbitals are expected to be lower in energy?
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Which of the following statements about diamagnetism is true?
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Which molecule has the largest bond angle?
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In which molecular structure does a double bond count as one effective pair?
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What is the bond angle in F2O compared to H2O?
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Which molecule exhibits the smallest bond angle according to the VSEPR model?
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In a trigonal bipyramidal structure, lone pairs typically occupy which positions?
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What does decreasing bond angle indicate about bonding pairs?
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How does the presence of triple bonds affect electron pair repulsion compared to single bonds?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of resonance structures in the VSEPR model?
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What is the result of hybridization between one s orbital and one p orbital?
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What geometry is associated with sp hybridized orbitals?
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Which combination of atomic orbitals leads to the formation of sp2 hybrid orbitals?
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What angle is typically observed in sp2 hybridized compounds?
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Which orbital is not utilized in the sp2 hybridization process?
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How many degenerate orbitals are created when three orbitals mix?
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What atomic geometry do beryllium compounds typically exhibit due to sp hybridization?
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What ends up being a result of like charge repulsions when atoms become too close?
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What do sigma (σ) molecular orbitals represent in molecular orbital theory?
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What distinguishes an antibonding orbital from a bonding orbital?
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How is the bond order calculated in molecular orbital theory?
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In a molecular orbital diagram for H2, where do the two electrons reside?
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What type of overlap occurs between s and p orbitals that face each other?
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What geometric arrangement is created for six pairs of electrons around an atom?
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What is the significance of the π2p molecular orbital in homonuclear diatomic molecules?
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In an octahedral structure, what must be the relative position of two lone pairs?
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Why are there both σ and π molecular orbitals in molecules that contain s and p atomic orbitals?
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How does bond order relate to bond strength?
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Which of the following pairs of atoms typically occupy equatorial positions in a molecular structure?
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What ultimately determines the geometry of a molecule with multiple bonds?
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In which molecular structure do the bond angles measure 90 degrees?
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In the tetrahedral arrangement, if one position is occupied by a lone pair, what is the effect on bond angles?
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Which molecular geometry is associated with the compound SF4?
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How do lone pairs impact the molecular geometry of a trigonal bipyramidal arrangement?
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Study Notes
Molecular Structure and Bond Angles
- Water (H2O) has a bond angle of 104.5°, while hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has 92.1° and hydrogen selenide (H2Se) has 90.6°.
- The differences indicate that H2O has the strongest bond pair-bond pair (bp-bp) repulsion, while H2Se has the weakest.
- Increasing the electronegativity of bonded atoms results in decreased bp-bp repulsion, as seen when comparing H2O to fluorine (F2O), with angles of 104.5° and 103.2° respectively.
VSEPR Theory: Bond Angles and Repulsion
- Triple bonds exert more repulsion than single bonds; double bonds count as one effective electron pair in VSEPR modeling.
- Resonance structures can be used to predict molecular shapes without affecting gross stereochemistry.
- Common bond angles include 180°, 120°, and 109°, linked to decreasing repulsion.
Trigonal Bipyramidal Structure
- In trigonal bipyramidal geometry with five electron pairs, lone pairs are preferred in equatorial positions (120° apart).
- Less electronegative atoms occupy these equatorial positions to minimize repulsion.
- Examples of such shapes include SF4 (seesaw) and PF2Cl3 (trigonal bipyramid).
Octahedral Structure
- The optimal arrangement for six electron pairs is octahedral, forming 90° bond angles.
- Lone pairs take positions opposite each other to maintain minimal repulsion.
- Examples include BrF5 and XeF4 structures.
Multiple Bonds and Stereochemistry
- Geometry is influenced by lone pairs; multiple bonds do not significantly alter stereochemistry due to their repulsion balance.
Hybrid Orbitals
- Hybrid orbitals result from mixing atomic orbitals, creating orbitals of equal energy (degenerate).
- Beryllium (Be) exhibits sp hybridization, mixing one s and one p orbital, leading to a linear arrangement.
- In boron, sp2 hybridization occurs with one 2s and two 2p orbitals mixing, resulting in trigonal planar geometry with bond angles of 120°.
Molecular Orbital Theory
- When atomic orbitals overlap, bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals (σ and σ*) form.
- The bond order, a measure of bond strength, is defined as the difference between bonding and antibonding electrons divided by two.
- Larger bond orders indicate greater bond strength.
Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
- Formed from identical atoms, these have significant contributions from valence orbitals to molecular orbitals.
- Interactions include σ bonding (direct overlap of s and p orbitals) and π bonding (side-on overlap of p orbitals).
Magnetism in Molecular Orbitals
- Diamagnetism occurs when all electrons are paired, causing weak repulsion from magnetic fields.
- Paramagnetism arises with unpaired electrons, leading to attraction to magnetic fields, as observed in oxygen (O2), which is paramagnetic.
Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
- Composed of different elements, the varying atomic orbital energies result in altered interactions, primarily favoring the more electronegative atom in bonding.
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Test your knowledge on molecular structures and bond angles, including the VSEPR theory and the influence of electronegativity on bond angles. Explore how different molecular geometries affect repulsion among electron pairs and learn about key concepts in molecular chemistry.
