UNIT IV: Chemical Kinetics
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order and molecularity of a reaction
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integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions)
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concept of collision theory (elementary idea no mathematical treatment)
UNIT V: Surface Chemistry
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Adsorption - physisorption and chemisorption
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factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids
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homogenous and heterogeneous activity and selectivity
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colloidal state: distinction between true solutions
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and macromolecular colloids
UNIT VI: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
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Principles and methods of extraction - concentration
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electrolytic method and refining
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occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminum
UNIT VII: p-Block Elements
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Group 15 elements: General introduction
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trends in physical and chemical properties
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and uses of nitrogen and its compounds
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compounds of phosphorus: Preparation and properties of phosphine
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and oxo acids (elementary idea only)
UNIT VIII: d and f Block Elements
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and Characteristics of transition metals
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general trends in properties of the first row transition metals - metallic character
UNIT IX: Coordination Compounds
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Coordination compounds: Introduction
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magnetic properties and shapes
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isomerism and coordination compounds (geometrical and optical) importance
UNIT X: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
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physical and chemical properties
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mechanism of substitution reactions
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substitution reactions (Directive influence of halogen for monosubstituted compounds only)
UNIT XI: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
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physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only)
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identification of primary
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secondary and tertiary alcohols
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uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol
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physical and chemical properties
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electrophilic substitution reactions
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physical and chemical properties
UNIT XII: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
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physical and chemical properties (of aldehydes and ketones only)
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mechanism of nucleophilic addition
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reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes, uses
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Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature
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physical and chemical properties, uses
UNIT XIII: Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
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physical and chemical properties, uses
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identification of primary
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secondary and tertiary amines
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Cyanides and Isocyanides - preparation
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and importance in synthesis
UNIT XVI: Chemistry in Everyday Life
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Chemicals in medicines - analgesics
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Chemicals in food - preservatives
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artificial sweetening agents
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elementary idea of antioxidants
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Cleansing agents - soaps and detergents