Older MCQs might not have the typical A, B, C,
D
choices. They
have choices 1, 2, 3, and a combination of them is the answer. Below is the key that maps such
combinations to the answer.
A
1, 2 and 3 are correct
B
1 and 2 only are correct
C
2 and 3 only are correct
D
1 only is correct
(a) describe covalent bonds in terms of orbital overlap giving σ and π bonds: - σ bonds are formed by direct overlap of orbitals between the bonding atoms - π bonds are formed by the sideways overlap of adjacent p orbitals above and below the σ bond (b) describe how the σ and π bonds form in molecules including H\(_2\), C\(_2\)H\(_6\), C\(_2\)H\(_4\), HCN and N\(_2\) (c) use the concept of hybridisation to describe sp, sp\(^2\) and sp\(^3\) orbitals
describe organic molecules as either straight-chained, branched or cyclic