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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

109Questions
36Papers covered
5.56% ↓16.7%Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
2026522.55.56% ↓16.7%
20253136.67% ↓3.8%
2024723.56.93% ↑76.7%
20232123.92% ↓1%
20224223.96% ↓34%
20213136.00% ↑35%
20202124.44% ↑100%
20191112.22% ↓50%
20182124.44% ↓33.3%
20173136.67% ↓14.3%
2016723.57.78% →0%
2015723.57.78% ↑75%
20142124.44% ↓43.5%
2013723.57.87% ↑4.9%
20126237.50% ↓24.1%
20118249.88% ↑31.7%
20106237.50% ↓23.5%
20095159.80% ↑66.7%
20083135.88% ↑47.1%
20072124.00% ↓60%
200651510.00% ↑25%
20054148.00% ↓4%
20044148.33% ↑308.3%
20031112.04% ↓49%
20022124.00% ↓49%
20014147.84% →0%
20004147.84%

⚠ 4 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).

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1

Identify the correct statement about ClF3 from the following options :

  1. It has T-shaped geometry with three lone pairs on Cl atom.
  2. It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.
  3. It has a trigonal pyramidal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.
  4. 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]

  1. 0, 0, 0
  2. −1, 0, +1
  3. +1, 0, −1
  4. 0, +1, −1
NEET (UG) 2026
3

Match List-I with List-II :

  1. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  4. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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4

The highest occupied molecular orbital for Ne2 is

  1. *2p
  2. 2p
  3. 2p
  4. *2p
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5

Match the species in List-I with their geometry in List-II.

  1. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  2. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  4. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
6

Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
NEET (UG) 2025
7

Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
  3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  4. 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:

  1. A, C only
  2. B, C only
  3. A, D only
  4. B, D only
NEET (UG) 2025
9

Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
  2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  3. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
NEET (UG) 2024
10

Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is present in

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. HF
NEET (UG) 2024
11

Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
  2. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
NEET (UG) 2024
12

Identify the correct answer.

  1. Three resonance structures can be drawn for ozone
  2. BF3 has non-zero dipole moment
  3. Dipole moment of NF3 is greater than that of NH3
  4. Three canonical forms can be drawn for CO32- ion
NEET (UG) 2024
13

Which of the following molecules has "NON ZERO" dipole moment value?

  1. CCl4
  2. HI
  3. CO2
  4. BF3
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
14

Identify the incorrect statement about PCl5.

  1. PCl5 possesses two different Cl-P-Cl bond angles
  2. All five P-Cl bonds are identical in length
  3. PCl5 exhibits sp3d hybridisation
  4. PCl5 consists of five P-Cl (sigma) bonds
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
15

Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  2. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  4. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
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

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 1
  4. 3
NEET (UG) 2023
17

The correct order of energies of molecular orbitals of N2 molecule, is

  1. 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < 2pz < ( 2px = 2py) < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz
  2. 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < 2pz < 2pz < ( 2px = 2py) < ( 2px = 2py)
  3. 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < ( 2px = 2py) < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz < 2pz
  4. 1s < 1s < 2s < 2s < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz < ( 2px = 2py) < 2pz
NEET (UG) 2023
18

Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair - lone pair' electron repulsions?

  1. ClF3
  2. IF5
  3. SF4
  4. XeF2
NEET (UG) 2022
19

Which amongst the following is incorrect statement?

  1. The bond orders of O2+, O2, O2- and O22- are 2.5, 2, 1.5 and 1, respectively
  2. C2 molecule has four electrons in its two degenerate molecular orbitals
  3. H2+ ion has one electron
  4. O2+ ion is diamagnetic
NEET (UG) 2022
20

Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
  3. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  4. (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 :

  1. CO2 < NH3 < H2O < +NH4
  2. H2O < NH3 < +NH4 < CO2
  3. H2O < +NH4 < NH3 < CO2
  4. H2O < +NH4 = NH3 < CO2
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
22

BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are :

  1. sp2 and 8
  2. sp3 and 4
  3. sp3 and 6
  4. sp2 and 6
NEET (UG) 2021
23

Match List - I with List - II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  2. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
  4. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
NEET (UG) 2021
24

Which of the following molecules is non-polar in nature?

  1. NO2
  2. POCl3
  3. CH2O
  4. SbCl5
NEET (UG) 2021
25

Which of the following set of molecules will have zero dipole moment?

  1. Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide, 1, 3-dichlorobenzene
  2. Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, water, 1, 3-dichlorobenzene
  3. Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, carbon dioxide, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene
  4. Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene
NEET (UG) 2020
26

Identify a molecule which does not exist.

  1. Li2
  2. C2
  3. O2
  4. He2
NEET (UG) 2020
27

Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory?

  1. C2
  2. Be2
  3. O2
  4. N2
NEET (UG) 2019
28

Consider the following species : CN+, CN-, NO and CN. Which one of these will have the highest bond order?

  1. NO
  2. CN-
  3. CN+
  4. CN
NEET 2018
29

In the structure of ClF3, the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom ‘Cl’ is

  1. one
  2. two
  3. four
  4. three
NEET 2018
30

Which of the following pairs of compounds is isoelectronic and isostructural ?

  1. TeI2, XeF2
  2. IBr2-, XeF2
  3. IF3, XeF2
  4. BeCl2, XeF2
NEET 2017