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Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Practise 30 Manipal (MET) previous year questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, compiled from papers spanning 2010 to 2024. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty Manipal (MET) tests.

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure has been asked in 14 of the 15 years of Manipal (MET) papers analysed (2010–2024), with 30 questions in all. 33% of them were easy, 60% moderate and 7% tough. Most of its questions came from 2013, with 6 questions that year. In the last three years (2022–2024) it had 4 questions across 3 papers, about 1.3 per paper.

The chapter's 9 topics are not weighted equally: Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory (10 questions, 33%), Molecular Orbital Theory (10 questions, 33%), and Characteristics of covalent compound (2 questions, 7%) have been asked the most. Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory has also led over the last five years, with 3 questions. Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory has produced the most tough questions (2).

  1. 1Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct match from the options given below2024Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  2. 2The spin only magnetic moment of is _____ (Nearest integer)2024Molecular Orbital Theory
  3. 3Which of the following given below species have same bond order? I. II. III. IV. V. Correct option is2023Molecular Orbital Theory
  4. 4According to VSEPR theory, the molecular shapes of and respectively are2022Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  5. 5Match List I (species) with List II (hybridisation) and select the correct code given below Codes2020Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  6. 6Correct order for solubility of alkaline earth metals in water is2020Properties of ionic compounds
  7. 7Arrange the following in the increasing order of their bond order2019Molecular Orbital Theory
  8. 8is isostructural with2019Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  9. 9In the process, the electron lost is from2019Molecular Orbital Theory
  10. 10The order of relative bond strength of oxygen molecule, superoxide ion and peroxide ion is2018Molecular Orbital Theory
  11. 11Which of the following is paramagnetic?2018Molecular Orbital Theory
  12. 12Among the following species, which has zero bond order?2018Molecular Orbital Theory
  13. 13The molecule (ion) having one unpaired electron is2017Molecular Orbital Theory
  14. 14Which of the following compounds has lowest boiling point?2016Polarization
  15. 15Which of the following compounds has zero dipole moment?2016Dipole moment
  16. 16Which of the following compounds show hydrogen bonding?2016Van Der Waals Forces, Hydrogen Bonding and Metallic Bonding
  17. 17The bond angle in is . This fact can be explained with the help of2015Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  18. 18Which of the following sets of quantum numbers could represent the last electron added to complete the electron configuration for a ground s2014Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  19. 19Order the species and according to increasing bond length2014Characteristics of covalent compound
  20. 20is2014Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  21. 21Each of the following compounds has been dissolved in water to make its 0.001 M solution. Rank them in order of their increasing conductivit2013Characteristics of covalent compound
  22. 22Calculate second electron affinity of oxygen for the process, by using the following data (i) Heat of sublimation of (ii) Ionisation energy 2013Ionic bond
  23. 23Which one of the following isomers of have no dipole moment?2013Dipole moment
  24. 24The type of hybridisation of P atom in , and is (respectively)2013Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  25. 25Which has a maximum repulsive interaction?2013Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  26. 26Choose the correct statement.2013Van Der Waals Forces, Hydrogen Bonding and Metallic Bonding
  27. 27Which of the following order for bond angles is correct?2012Molecular Orbital Theory
  28. 28Geometry of is2012Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  29. 29In molecules, the type of hybridisation exhibited by sulphur is2011Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  30. 30In a homonuclear molecule which of the following set of orbitals is degenerate?2010Molecular Orbital Theory

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure?

This chapter includes 30 questions compiled from Manipal (MET) papers spanning 2010 to 2024.

2.Are these questions only from Manipal (MET), or from other exams too?

These are Manipal (MET) questions specifically for the Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure chapter. Questions from other exams like JEE Main or NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure an important chapter for Manipal (MET) Chemistry?

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure has appeared in 14 of the 15 years of Manipal (MET) papers covered here, with 30 questions across 14 papers - about 2 per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure questions in Manipal (MET)?

Of the 30 questions analysed for this chapter, 33% are easy, 60% moderate and 7% tough. 2013 had the most, with 6 questions.

5.Which topics in Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure:

  • Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory - 10 questions (33%)
  • Molecular Orbital Theory - 10 questions (33%)
  • Characteristics of covalent compound - 2 questions (7%)
  • Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory has produced the most tough questions (2).
6.Is Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure's weightage in Manipal (MET) going up or down?

Across all 14 papers analysed, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure has averaged about 2.1 questions per paper. In the last three years (2022–2024), that average has fallen, at about 1.3 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.