Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
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36 Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 5 2 2.5 5.56% ↓16.7% 2025 3 1 3 6.67% ↓3.8% 2024 7 2 3.5 6.93% ↑76.7% 2023 2 1 2 3.92% ↓1% 2022 4 2 2 3.96% ↓34% 2021 3 1 3 6.00% ↑35% 2020 2 1 2 4.44% ↑100% 2019 1 1 1 2.22% ↓50% 2018 2 1 2 4.44% ↓33.3% 2017 3 1 3 6.67% ↓14.3% 2016 7 2 3.5 7.78% →0% 2015 7 2 3.5 7.78% ↑75% 2014 2 1 2 4.44% ↓43.5% 2013 7 2 3.5 7.87% ↑4.9% 2012 6 2 3 7.50% ↓24.1% 2011 8 2 4 9.88% ↑31.7% 2010 6 2 3 7.50% ↓23.5% 2009 5 1 5 9.80% ↑66.7% 2008 3 1 3 5.88% ↑47.1% 2007 2 1 2 4.00% ↓60% 2006 5 1 5 10.00% ↑25% 2005 4 1 4 8.00% ↓4% 2004 4 1 4 8.33% ↑308.3% 2003 1 1 1 2.04% ↓49% 2002 2 1 2 4.00% ↓49% 2001 4 1 4 7.84% →0% 2000 4 1 4 7.84%
All 109 MCQ 100 Matching 8 Multiple Correct 1
TopicAll Bond Parameters: Bond Length, Bond Energy and Bond Angle Dipole Moment, Polarity and Non-Polar Molecules Fajans' Rule Formal Charge and Resonance Hybridisation Hydrogen Bonding and van der Waals Forces Lewis Structures, Octet Rule and Coordinate Bond Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry Valence Bond Theory (VBT) and Orbital Overlap π-Bonding, pπ–pπ and dπ–pπ Bonding YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
⚠ 4 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
Identify the correct statement about ClF3 from the following options :
It has T-shaped geometry with three lone pairs on Cl atom. It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom. It has a trigonal pyramidal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom. It has a planar trigonal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.
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2
The correct formal charges on oxygen atoms numbered 2, 1 and 3 respectively are : [figure]
0, 0, 0 −1, 0, +1 +1, 0, −1 0, +1, −1
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3
Match List-I with List-II :
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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4
The highest occupied molecular orbital for Ne2 is
*2p 2p 2p *2p
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5
Match the species in List-I with their geometry in List-II.
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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6
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is false but Statement II is true Both Statement I and Statement II are true Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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7
Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
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8
Identify the correct orders against the property mentioned Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, C only B, C only A, D only B, D only
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9
Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
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10
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is present in
[figure] [figure] [figure] HF
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11
Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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12
Identify the correct answer.
Three resonance structures can be drawn for ozone BF3 has non-zero dipole moment Dipole moment of NF3 is greater than that of NH3 Three canonical forms can be drawn for CO32- ion
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13
Which of the following molecules has "NON ZERO" dipole moment value?
CCl4 HI CO2 BF3
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14
Identify the incorrect statement about PCl5.
PCl5 possesses two different Cl-P-Cl bond angles All five P-Cl bonds are identical in length PCl5 exhibits sp3d hybridisation PCl5 consists of five P-Cl (sigma) bonds
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15
Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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16
Amongst the following, the total number of species NOT having eight electrons around central atom in its outermost shell, is NH3, AlCl3, BeCl2, CCl4, PCl5
2 4 1 3
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17
The correct order of energies of molecular orbitals of N2 molecule, is
1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < 2pz < ( 2px = 2py) < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < 2pz < 2pz < ( 2px = 2py) < ( 2px = 2py) 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < ( 2px = 2py) < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz < 2pz 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz
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18
Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair - lone pair' electron repulsions?
ClF3 IF5 SF4 XeF2
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19
Which amongst the following is incorrect statement?
The bond orders of O2+, O2, O2- and O22- are 2.5, 2, 1.5 and 1, respectively C2 molecule has four electrons in its two degenerate molecular orbitals H2+ ion has one electron O2+ ion is diamagnetic
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20
Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
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21
The correct order of bond angles in the following compounds/species is :
CO2 < NH3 < H2O < +NH4 H2O < NH3 < +NH4 < CO2 H2O < +NH4 < NH3 < CO2 H2O < +NH4 = NH3 < CO2
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22
BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are :
sp2 and 8 sp3 and 4 sp3 and 6 sp2 and 6
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23
Match List - I with List - II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
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24
Which of the following molecules is non-polar in nature?
NO2 POCl3 CH2O SbCl5
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25
Which of the following set of molecules will have zero dipole moment?
Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide, 1, 3-dichlorobenzene Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, water, 1, 3-dichlorobenzene Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, carbon dioxide, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene
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26
Identify a molecule which does not exist.
Li2 C2 O2 He2
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27
Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory?
C2 Be2 O2 N2
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28
Consider the following species : CN+, CN-, NO and CN. Which one of these will have the highest bond order?
NO CN- CN+ CN
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29
In the structure of ClF3, the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom ‘Cl’ is
one two four three
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30
Which of the following pairs of compounds is isoelectronic and isostructural ?
TeI2, XeF2 IBr2-, XeF2 IF3, XeF2 BeCl2, XeF2
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