In the formation of a molecule by atoms,which forces operate?

  • A
    Attractive forces operate
  • B
    Repulsive forces operate
  • C
    Both attractive and repulsive forces operate
  • D
    None of these

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Which of the following is a Lewis acid?

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$(P)$ $\underline PCl_5 \to PCl_3 + Cl_2$$(i)$ Change in hybridisation
$(Q)$ $\underline SO_3 \to \underline SO_2 + \frac{1}{2}O_2$$(ii)$ Change in bond angle
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$(S)$ $H_2\underline O + H^{+} \to H_3\underline O^{+}$$(iv)$ Change in oxidation state

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Reason : Electronegativity of the central atom increases,bond angle decreases.

What is the main difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

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