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Shapes of Molecules: MCQ1

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What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?

The type of atoms present in the molecule

The arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom (correct)

The geometric centre of the molecule

The number of bond pairs in the molecule

What is the order of strength of repulsion between electron pairs in a molecule?

lp : bp > lp : lp > bp : bp

bp : bp > lp : bp > lp : lp

lp : lp > lp : bp > bp : bp (correct)

lp : lp > bp : bp > lp : bp

What is the characteristic of a molecule that has a polar bond but is non-polar overall?

It has a high degree of symmetry

It has a trigonal planar shape

It has a dipole moment of zero (correct)

It has a geometric centre

What is the shape of a molecule with 4 atoms according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?

Tetrahedral Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the separated centres of charge in a molecule?

Dipoles Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of atoms required to form a linear molecule?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of electron pairs around a central atom according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?

As far apart as geometrically possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a molecule with 3 atoms according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?

V-shaped Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecule has a high degree of symmetry and a geometric centre?

Trigonal Planar Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a molecule with 5 atoms according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?