(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only
12 . The p character of the bonds formed by the carbon atom in HCN is:
(A) 25%.
(B) 50%.
(C) 67%.
(D) 75%.
13 . A resonance structure describes:
I. the hybrid of all possible structures that contribute to electron distribution.
II. a potential arrangement of electrons in a molecule.
III. the single form that the molecule most often takes.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I, II, and III
14 . An electron is known to be in the n = 4 shell and the l = 2 subshell. How many possible
combinations of quantum numbers could this electron have?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 5
(D) 10
15 . Compared to single bonds, triple bonds are: