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14.1 More Structures & Shapes

Question 1

Marks: 1

Which of the following statements are true for XeO3?

  1. Has a trigonal pyramidal shape
  2. One possible Lewis structure has two oxygen atoms with a formal charge of -1
  3. Xenon has a formal charge of +2 in one possible Lewis structure
  • I and II only

  • I and III only  

  • II and III only 

  • I, II and III

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Key Concepts
Applying Formal Charge

Question 2

Marks: 1

Which species breaks the octet rule?

  • PCl3

  • BF4-

  • SCl4

  • NH4+

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Key Concepts
Octet Rule Exceptions

Question 3

Marks: 1

Which molecule is trigonal bipyramidal in shape?

  • PCl3

  • SiCl4

  • PCl5

  • SF6

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Key Concepts
Further VSEPR Theory

Question 4

Marks: 1

How many sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds are there in the following molecule?

q4_14-1_ib_hl_mcq

 

Sigma (σ) bonds

Pi (π) bonds

A

9

2

B

9

4

C

11

2

D

11

4

    Choose your answer
      

    Question 5

    Marks: 1

    Which combination correctly describes the geometry of BrF4- ?

     

    Electron domain geometry around Br

    Molecular geometry around Br

    A

    Octahedral

    Tetrahedral

    B

    Tetrahedral

    Square planar

    C

    Octahedral

    Square planar

    D

    Tetrahedral

    Tetrahedral

      Choose your answer
        
      Key Concepts
      Further VSEPR Theory