QUIZ: MOLECULAR GEOMETRYOnline version A quiz where you can enhance your knowledge in molecular geometry by Chris 1 What is the molecular geometry of methane (CH₄)? a Bent b Trigonal planar c Tetrahedral d Linear 2 What is the bond angle in a molecule with a trigonal planar geometry? a 90° b 109.5° c 120° d 180° 3 Which of the following molecules has a bent molecular geometry? a CO2 b H2O c BF3 d BeCl2 4 What is the molecular geometry of phosphorus pentachloride (PCl₅) in its gaseous phase? a Trigonal bipyramidal b Square planar c Octahedral d Tetrahedral 5 What determines the molecular geometry of a molecule? a The type of atom present b The arrangement of bonded atoms and lone pairs around the central atom c The molecular mass d The temperature 6 What is the molecular geometry of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)? a Tetrahedral b Trigonal bipyramidal c Octahedral d Square pyramidal 7 Which of the following molecules has a linear molecular geometry? a H2O b CO2 c NH3 d CH4 8 In the VSEPR theory, what does the term "lone pair" refer to? a Bonding pairs of electrons shared between atoms b Non-bonding pairs of electrons localized on one atom c Electron pairs in ionic bonds d Unpaired electrons in an atom
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