Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2004

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    Which of the following statements regarding covalent bond is not true?

    A)  The electrons are shared between atoms.

    B)  The bond is non-directional.

    C)  The strength of the bond depends upon the extent of overlapping.

    D)  The bonds formed may or may not be polar.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Covalent bond is rigid and directional. Therefore, covalent molecule have definite molecular geometry, eg, \[BeC{{l}_{2}},\] \[C{{O}_{2}}\] are linear and \[S{{O}_{3}},\] \[B{{F}_{3}}\] are triangular, \[C{{H}_{4}}\]is tetrahedral.


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