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Shape of a given molecule by VSEPR theory

This type of question, asked 16 times: 2 May 2023 S2, 3 May 2023 S1, 9 May 2023 S2, 12 May 2024 S1, 14 May 2024 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S2, 21 Apr 2025 S2, 22 Apr 2025 S1, 26 Apr 2025 S1, 11 Apr 2026 S1, 18 Apr 2026 S1, 20 Apr 2026 S1, 13 May 2026 S1, 14 May 2026 S1, 19 May 2026 S2. All 16 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2 May 2023 S2

    74
    Which from following molecules is tetrahedral?

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  2. Question 2

    3 May 2023 S1

    55
    Identify the structure of XeF4\text{XeF}_4 molecule from following.

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  3. Question 3

    9 May 2023 S2

    62
    Which from following molecules has trigonal planar geometry?

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  4. Question 4

    12 May 2024 S1

    90
    What is the shape of AB4E\text{AB}_{4}\text{E} type of molecule according to VSEPR? [E → Lone pair]

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  5. Question 5

    14 May 2024 S1

    98
    What is the geometry of PCl5\text{PCl}_5 molecule as per VSEPR?

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  6. Question 6

    20 Apr 2025 S1

    82
    Identify the geometry of TeF4TeF_{4} molecule from the following.

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  7. Question 7

    20 Apr 2025 S2

    75
    What is shape of BrF5BrF_{5} molecule?

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  8. Question 8

    21 Apr 2025 S2

    97
    Which of the following species is not tetrahedral?

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  9. Question 9

    22 Apr 2025 S1

    63
    Identify the correct statement regarding geometry and lone pair of electrons present in CH4CH_{4} and SiCl4SiCl_{4}.

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  10. Question 10

    26 Apr 2025 S1

    96
    Identify a pair of molecules having similar shapes of both members.

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  11. Question 11

    11 Apr 2026 S1

    4
    Identify the shape of IF5\mathrm{IF_5} molecule from the following options.

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  12. Question 12

    18 Apr 2026 S1

    4
    Which of the following compound has square pyramidal structure?

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  13. Question 13

    20 Apr 2026 S1

    4
    Identify linear molecule from following.

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  14. Question 14

    13 May 2026 S1

    3
    What is the shape of ClF3\mathrm{ClF_3} according to VSEPR theory ?

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  15. Question 15

    14 May 2026 S1

    3
    Which of the following statements regarding the geometry and lone pair of electrons in the NH3\mathrm{NH_3} and PCl3\mathrm{PCl_3} molecules is correct?

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  16. Question 16

    19 May 2026 S2

    4
    What is the shape of a molecule if it has two lone pairs and three bonding pairs of electrons?

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