Chemical BondingValence Electrons151Choose the best answerThe total number of valence electrons in CH₄ is:A8B10C9D12 Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Chemical BondingMolecular Geometry and Polarity152Choose the best answerCO₂ is non-polar whereas SO₂ is polar mainly because:ACO₂ has two double bondsBCarbon and sulfur belong to different periodsCC–O bonds are non-polarDCO₂ is linear whereas SO₂ is bent Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Chemical BondingOctet Rule and Exceptions153Choose the best answerWhich molecule does NOT obey the octet rule around its central atom?ANH₃BHClCAlCl₃DCCl₄ Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Chemical BondingMolecular Geometry and VSEPR Theory154Choose the best answerHeavy water, D₂O, contains two bond pairs and two lone pairs around oxygen. Its molecular shape is:ATrigonal planarBTrigonal pyramidalCBentDSquare planar Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Chemical BondingMolecular Geometry and Planarity155Choose the best answerWhich molecule is not planar?ABenzeneBPCl₃CEtheneDBF₃ Like 0 Discuss 0Share