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Unit Topics Sub-topics Unit 1 Solid state Classification of solids based on different binding forces: molecular, ionic covalent, and metallic solids, amorphous and crystalline solids

Unit cells in two-dimensional and three-dimensional lattices

Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors, insulators, and n and p-type semiconductors… and more

Unit 2 Solutions Types of solutions

The relative lowering of vapour pressure

Raoult’s law

Determination of molecular masses using colligative properties Van’t Hoff factor… and more

Unit 3 Electrochemistry Redox reactions; conductance in electrolytic solutions

Kohlrausch’s Law – electrolysis, and laws of electrolysis

Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell… and more

Unit 4 Chemical Kinetics Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous)

Rate law and specific rate constant

The concept of collision theory

Arrhenius equation… and more

Unit 5 Surface Chemistry Absorption – physisorption and chemisorption

Enzyme catalysis; colloidal state

The distinction between true solutions, colloids, and suspensions

Tyndall effect & Brownian movement

Emulsions – types of emulsions… and more

Unit 6 General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements Principles and methods of extraction

Principles of extraction of aluminum, copper, zinc, and iron… and more

Unit 7 p-Block Elements Group 15 Elements

Group 16 Elements

Group 17 Elements

Group 18 Elements

Unit 8 d and f block Elements General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, and characteristics of transition metals

Metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation

Preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids & Actinoids… and more

Unit 9 Coordination compounds Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties, and shapes

IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds

Werner’s theory of VBT

Isomerism (structural and stereo) importance of coordination compounds… and more

Unit 10 Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties

Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions

Uses And Environmental Effects Of–dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT… and more

Unit 11 Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties

Identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols Mechanism of dehydration

Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties

Acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic substitution reactions, uses of phenols

Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses… and more

Unit 12 Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties

Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses… and more

Unit 13 Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses

Cyanides and Isocyanides – will be mentioned at relevant places in context

Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions, and importance in synthetic organic chemistry… and more

Unit 14 Biomolecules Carbohydrates & Proteins

Hormones – Elementary idea (excluding structure). Vitamins – Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA

Unit 15 Polymers Classification – Natural and synthetic, methods of polymerization & copolymerization

Some important polymers: natural and synthetic like polythene, nylon polyesters, bakelite, and rubber

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers… and more

Unit 16 Chemistry in Everyday Life Chemicals in medicines – analgesics, tranquilizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics, antacids, and antihistamines

Chemicals In food – preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, elementary ideas of antioxidants

Cleansing agents – soaps and detergents, cleansing action