28 NEET previous-year questions on Structure of Atom, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution. Sourced directly from official NEET papers across every booklet code.
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2
3
4
Solution
For and , the subshell is 3p. The magnetic quantum number specifies one specific orbital in the 3p subshell, so the maximum number of orbitals is 1. Option (a) is correct.
6.67 × 10 15
6.67 × 10 11
4.42 × 10 –15
4.42 × 10 –18
Solution
The energy of a photon is given by . Substituting the values, , so option (d) is correct.
H – > H > H +
O –2 > F – > Na +
O –2 > F – > Na +
N –3 > Mg +2 > Al +3
Solution
The correct order of ionic radii is . This is because has the most electrons and the largest ionic radius, followed by , and then , which has the fewest electrons and the smallest ionic radius. Option (b) is correct.
H +
Li +
Na +
Mg 2+
Solution
has 2 electrons, and also has 2 electrons, making them isoelectronic. NCERT XI chapter Structure of Atom defines isoelectronic species as those with the same number of electrons, so option (b) is correct.
Addition of electron in oxygen results in larger size of the ion.
Electron repulsion outweighs the stability gained by achieving noble gas configuration.
O− ion has comparatively smaller size than oxygen atom.
Oxygen is more electronegative.
Solution
The formation of is unfavourable because the second electron addition results in significant electron repulsion, which outweighs the stability gained by achieving the noble gas configuration of neon. This is consistent with the endothermic nature of the second electron affinity, so option (b) is correct.
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3s 4s 3p 3d
4s 3s 3p 3d
3s 3p 3s 4d
Solution
Ti(22)=1s22s22p63s23p64s23d2 Order of energy is 3s 3p 4s 3d
Infection of the plant by Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Altering the pH of the soil, then heat-shocking the plants
Exposing the plants to cold for a brief period
Allowing the plant roots to stand in water
Solution
When Agrobacterium tumifaciens infects the host plant, it will transfer a part of DNA called t-DNA without any human interference so called natural genetic engineer.
0.025× 104 m−1
0.5 ×107 m−1
0.25× 107 m−1
2.5 ×107 m−1
Solution
1 λ = R =(1 h1 2 − 1 h2 2) Wavelength = 1 λ = R[ 1 22] = R 4 = 107 4 = 0.25× 107 m−1
Principal quantum number
Magnetic quantum number
Azimuthal quantum number
Spin quantum number
Solution
Electron occupying same orbital have different spin quantum number.
𝐵𝑒2
𝑂2
N2
𝐶2
Solution
𝐵𝑒2: σ 1𝑠2< σ∗1𝑠2< σ2𝑠2< σ∗2𝑠2 𝑂2: σ1𝑠2< σ∗1𝑠2< σ2𝑠2< σ∗2𝑠2< σ 2𝑝𝑧2 <[π2𝑝𝑦1+1= π2𝑝𝑦1+1]<[π∗2𝑝𝑥1= π∗2𝑝𝑦1] 𝑁2: σ1𝑠2< σ∗1𝑠2< σ2𝑠2< σ∗2𝑠2<[π2𝑝𝑥1+1= π2𝑝𝑦1+1]< σ 2𝑝𝑧2 𝐶2: σ1𝑠2< σ∗1𝑠2< σ2𝑠2< σ∗2𝑠2<[π2𝑝𝑥1+1= π2𝑝𝑦1+1]
40
10
20
30
Solution
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) To produce 20 moles of ammonia, we need 30 mole of H2.
𝐶𝐻3𝑁𝐻2>(𝐶𝐻3)2𝑁𝐻>(𝐶𝐻3)3𝑁
(𝐶𝐻3)2𝑁𝐻>𝐶𝐻3𝑁𝐻2>(𝐶𝐻3)3𝑁
(𝐶𝐻3)3𝑁>𝐶𝐻3𝑁𝐻2>(𝐶𝐻3)2𝑁𝐻
(𝐶𝐻3)3𝑁>(𝐶𝐻3)2𝑁𝐻>𝐶𝐻3𝑁𝐻2
Solution
Basic character in aq. Medium = 2 ° > 1 ° > 3 ° amines
Hydrogen atom
Singly ionised helium atom (He + )
Deuteron atom
Singly ionised neon atom (Ne + )
Solution
The Bohr model is valid for hydrogen-like atoms, which have one electron. Hydrogen, singly ionised helium, and deuteron all fit this criterion. Singly ionised neon, however, has more than one electron, making the Bohr model inapplicable. Thus, option (d) is correct.
71, 104 and 71
104, 71 and 71
71, 71 and 104
175, 104 and 71
Solution
The atomic number (71) gives the number of protons and electrons, and the mass number (175) minus the atomic number gives the number of neutrons: . Therefore, the correct option is (a).
3.87 BM
4.90 BM
5.92 BM
2.84 BM
Solution
The spin-only magnetic moment is given by , where is the number of unpaired electrons. For , the electronic configuration is , with 4 unpaired electrons. Substituting , . Thus, option (b) is correct.
ununennium
unnilennium
unununnium
ununoctium
Solution
IUPAC name of element : 119 : ununennium
small size
high exchange enthalpy
high electronegativity
high basic character
Solution
Electronic configuration of Gadolinium Gd :— [Xe] 4f7 5d1 6s2 In case of 3 rd ionisation enthalpy electron will be removed from 5d and resultant configuration will be [Xe]4f7 that is stable electronic configuration as it will have high exchange energy, hence less energy will be required to remove 3rd electron. - 24 - NEET (UG)-2022 (Code-Q1)
All the five 5d orbitals are different in size when compared to the respective 4 d orbitals.
All the five 4d orbitals have shapes similar to the respective 3d orbitals.
In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are equal in energy in free state.
The shapes of dxy, dyz and dzx orbitals are similar to each other; and −22xyd and 2zd are similar to each other.
Solution
• In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are equal in energy in free state i.e., degenerate. • The shape of 22−xyd is different then shape of 2zd • The size of orbital depends on principal quantum number ‘n’ therefore all the five 3 d orbitals are different in size when compared to the respective 4d orbitals. • Shape of orbitals depends on azimuthal quantum number ‘l’ therefore shapes of 4 d orbitals are similar to the respective 3d orbitals.
The bond orders of 2 2 2O , O , O+− and 2 2O − are 2.5, 2, 1.5 and 1, respectively
C2 molecule has four electrons in its two degenerate π molecular orbitals
2H+ ion has one electron
2O+ ion is diamagnetic
Solution
21 xx 2 2 2 2 2 z 2 yy 2p * 2p *1 1 2 * 2 2 | | 2p 2p s s s s p ππ σ σ σ σ σ ππ Due to one unpaired electron in * 2pπ molecular orbital, 2O+ is a paramagnetic ion. SECTION-B
158.7 pm
15.87 pm
1.587 pm
158.7 Å
Solution
2 n nr Z∝ 22 33 22 22 r (Li ) (n ) Z(He ) r (He ) Z(Li ) (n ) + + ++ =× 2 2 3 2 r (Li ) (3) 2 105.8 3 (2) + =× 3105.8 2=× 2 3r (Li ) 158.7 pm+ =
4.77 Å
0.53 Å
1.06 Å
1.59 Å
Solution
The radius of the -th orbit in a hydrogen atom is given by , where . For the third orbit, , so option (a) is correct.
nₘ = l + 2
l = (nₘ - 1)/2
l = 2nₘ + 1
nₘ = 2l² + 1
Solution
The number of permissible values of the magnetic quantum number for a given value of the azimuthal quantum number is . Rearranging, , so option (b) is correct.
B, C and E only
A, B and C only
C, D and E only
A and E only
Solution
Statement B is correct as the mass of the electron is indeed . Statement C is correct because isotopes of an element have the same number of electrons and thus show the same chemical properties. Statement E is correct as Dalton’s atomic theory considered the atom to be an indivisible particle. Statements A and D are incorrect; atoms are composed of three fundamental particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons), and nucleons refer only to protons and neutrons. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Solution
Statement I is true as atoms are electrically neutral because they contain equal number of positive and negative charges. Statement II is wrong as atom of most of the elements are stable and emit characteristic spectrum. But this statement is not true for every atom.
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Solution
• Magnetic quantum number ml informs about orientation of orbital. ? • Spin quantum number ms informs about orientation of spin of electron. • Azimuthal quantum number (l) informs about shape of orbital ? • Principal quantum number (n) informs about size of orbital
Solution
Sol.
Law of conservation of mass
Law of constant proportion
Law of multiple proportion
Law of gaseous volume
Solution
Dalton’s theory could explain the laws of chemical combination. However, it could not explain the laws of gaseous volumes.
[NiCl₄]²⁻
Ni(CO)₄
[Ni(CN)₄]²⁻
[Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺
Solution
A. [NiCl₄]²⁻: Ni²⁺, 3d⁸, sp³ hybridisation, 2 unpaired electrons → paramagnetic.
B. Ni(CO)₄: Ni, 3d⁸ 4s², sp³ hybridisation, zero unpaired electron → diamagnetic.
C. [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻: Ni²⁺, 3d⁸, dsp² hybridisation, zero unpaired electron → diamagnetic.
D. [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺: Ni²⁺, 3d⁸, sp³d² hybridisation, two unpaired electrons → paramagnetic.
E. Ni(PPh₃)₄: Ni, 3d⁸ 4s², sp³ hybridisation, zero unpaired electron → diamagnetic.
Thus, A and D are paramagnetic.
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