Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which species is amphoteric in Brønsted-Lowry theory?
  • A. (NH_4^+)
  • B. (OH^-)
  • C. (HCO_3^-)
  • D. (Cl^-)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Bicarbonate can both donate and accept a proton.
Related Question 1
Which species is isoelectronic with Ne?
  • A. Na⁺
  • B. Mg²⁺
  • C. F⁻
  • D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
All have 10 electrons like neon.
Related Question 2
In molecular orbital theory, antibonding orbitals have:
  • A. Lower energy
  • B. Higher energy
  • C. Same energy
  • D. Zero energy
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Antibonding orbitals destabilize molecule.
Related Question 3
Which species has highest electronegativity?
  • A. Oxygen
  • B. Fluorine
  • C. Chlorine
  • D. Nitrogen
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Fluorine is most electronegative.
Related Question 4
Which species has highest oxidation state?
  • A. MnO₂
  • B. Mn₂O₇
  • C. MnO
  • D. Mn₃O₄
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Mn in Mn₂O₇ is +7.
Related Question 5
Which species is strongest nucleophile?
  • A. H₂O
  • B. NH₃
  • C. OH⁻
  • D. Cl⁻
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
OH⁻ has high electron density.