Hybridization of the Carbon Atom

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength

• Polarity

• Molecular Shape

• Electronegativity

What is the the shape of this molecule according to VSEPR theory?

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

What is the hybridization of a linear molecule?

• sp

• sp²

• sp³

• sp³d

What is the bond angle for the CH₄ molecule?

• 120°

• 107°

• 90°

• 109.5°

A π (pi) bond is the result of the

• 
  overlap of two s orbitals

• overlap of an s orbital and a p orbital

• overlap of two p orbitals along their axes

• sideway overlap of two parallel unhybridized p orbitals

What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule according to the VSEPR model?

• The repulsion between electron clouds

• The number of protons in the nucleus

• The magnetic attraction between atoms

• The gravitational pull between atoms

How many sigma bonds are in the following molecule?

• 6

• 1

• 2

• 5

How many pi bonds are in the following compound?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many sigma bonds are in the following molecule?

How many pi bonds?

(a)  

How many sigma bonds are in the following compound?

How many pi bonds in the following compound?

(a)