Phasors Momentum/Photon/Edge- Classroom program for AIPMT/JEE

Syllabus Chemistry-AIPMT-2016
UNIT I: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Introduction of entropy as state function, Second law of
General Introduction: Important and scope of chemistry. thermodynamics, Gibbs energy change for spontaneous and
Laws of chemical combination, Daltons atomic theory: non-spontaneous process, criteria for equilibrium and
concept of elements, atoms and molecules. spontaneity.
Atomic and molecular masses. Mole concept and molar Third law of thermodynamics- Brief introduction.
mass; percentage composition and empirical and molecular UNIT VII: Equilibrium
formula; chemical reactions, stoichiometry and calculations Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic
based on stoichiometry. nature of equilibrium, law of chemical equilibrium,
UNIT II: Structure of Atom equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium-Le
Chateliers principle; ionic equilibrium- ionization of acids
Atomic number, isotopes and isobars. Concept of shells
and bases, strong and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization,
and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglies ionization of polybasic acids, acid strength, concept of pH.,
relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of Hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea)., buffer solutions,
orbital, quantum numbers, shapes of s,p and d orbitals, rules Henderson equation, solubility product, common ion effect
for filling electrons in orbitals- Aufbau principle, Pauli (with illustrative examples).
exclusion principles and Hunds rule, electronic UNIT VIII: Redox Reactions
configuration of atoms, stability of half filled and completely Concept of oxidation and oxidation and reduction, redox
filled orbitals. reactions oxidation number, balancing redox reactions in
UNIT III: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in terms of loss and gain of electron and change in oxidation
Properties numbers.
Modern periodic law and long form of periodic table, UNIT IX: Hydrogen
periodic trends in properties of elements- atomic radii, ionic Occurrence, isotopes, preparation, properties and uses of
radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, hydrogen; hydrides-ionic, covalent and interstitial; physical
electronegativity, valence. and chemical properties of water, heavy water; hydrogen
UNIT IV: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure peroxide-preparation, reactions, uses and structure;
Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond UNIT X: s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth
parameters, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent metals)
bond, valence bond theory, resonance, geometry of Group I and group 2 elements:
molecules, VSEPR theory, concept of hybridization General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence,
involving s, p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple anomalous properties of the first element of each group,
molecules, molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic diagonal relationship, trends in the variation of properties
molecules (qualitative idea only). Hydrogen bond. (such as ionization enthalpy, atomic and ionic radii), trends
UNITV: States of Matter: Gases and Liquids in chemical reactivity with oxygen, water, hydrogen and
Three states of matter, intermolecular interactions, types halogens; uses.
of bonding, melting and boiling points, role of gas laws of Preparation and Properties of Some important
elucidating the concept of the molecule, Boyles law, Compounds:
Charles law, Gay Lussacs law, Avogadros law, ideal Sodium carbonate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide
behaviour of gases, empirical derivation of gas equation. and sodium hydrogencarbonate, biological importance of
Avogadro number, ideal gas equation. Kinetic energy and sodium and potassium.
molecular speeds (elementary idea), deviation from ideal Industrial use of lime and limestone, biological
behaviour, liquefaction of gases, critical temperature. importance of Mg and Ca.
Liquid State- Vapour pressure, viscosity and surface UNIT XI: Some p-Block Elements
tension (qualitative idea only, no mathematical derivations). General Introduction to p-Block Elements.
UNITVI : Thermodynamics Group 13 elements: General introduction, electronic
First law of thermodynamics-internal energy and configuration, occurrence, variation of properties, oxidation
enthalpy, heat capacity and specific heat, measurement of U states, trends in chemical reactivity, anomalous properties of
and H, Hesss law of constant heat summation, enthalpy of : first element of the group; Boron, some important
bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, compounds: borax, boric acids, boron hydrides. Aluminium:
sublimation, phase transition, ionization, solution and uses, reactions with acids and alkalies.
dilution.
1|P a g e
Phasors Momentum/Photon/Edge- Classroom program for AIPMT/JEE
Syllabus Chemistry-AIPMT-2016
General 14 elements: General introduction, electronic halogen, water, hydrogen halides (Markovnikovs addition
configuration, occurrence, variation of properties, oxidation and peroxide effect), ozonolysis, oxidation, mechanism of
states, trends in chemical reactivity, anomalous behaviour of electrophilic addition.
first element. Carbon, allotropic forms, physical and Alkynes-Nomenclature, structure of triple bond (ethyne),
chemical properties: uses of some important compounds: physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical
oxides. reactions: acidic character of alkynes, addition reaction of-
Important compounds of silicon and a few uses: silicon hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water.
tetrachloride, silicones, silicates and zeolites, their uses. Aromatic hydrocarbons- Introduction, IUPAC
Group 15 elements: General introduction, electronic nomenclature; Benzene; resonance, aromaticity; chemical
configuration, occurrence, oxidation states, trends in properties: mechanism of electrophilic substitution- Nitration
physical and chemical properties; preparation and properties sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel Crafts alkylation and
of ammonia and nitric acid, oxides of nitrogen (structure acylation; directive influence of functional group in mono-
only); Phosphorous- allotropic forms; compounds of substituted benzene; carcinogenicity and toxicity.
phosphorous: preparation and properties of phosphine, UNIT XIV: Environmental Chemistry
halides (PCI3, PCI5) and oxoacids (elementary idea only). Environmental pollution: Air, water and soil pollution,
Group 16 elements: General introduction, electronic chemical reactions in atmosphere, smogs, major atmospheric
configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in pollutants; acid rain ozone and its reactions, effects of
physical and chemical properties; dioxygen: preparation, depletion of ozone layer, greenhouse effect and global
properties and uses; classification of oxides; ozone. Sulphur warming-pollution due to industrial wastes; green chemistry
allotropic forms; compounds of sulphur: preparation, as an alternative tool for reducing pollution, strategy for
preparation, properties and uses of sulphur dioxide; control of environmental pollution.
sulphuric acid: industrial process of manufacture, properties UNIT XV: Solid State
and uses, oxoacids of sulphur (structures only). Classification of solids based on different binding forces;
Group 17 elements: General introduction, electronic molecular, ionic covalent and metallic solids, amorphous and
configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in crystalline solids (elementary idea), unit cell in two
physical and chemical properties; compounds of halogens: dimensional and three dimensional lattices, calculation of
preparation, properties and uses of chlorine and hydrochloric density of unit cell, packing in solids, packing efficiency,
acid, interhalogen compounds oxoacids of halogens voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell,
(structures only). point defects, electrical and magnetic properties, Band
Group 18 elements: General introduction, electronic theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
configuration, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical UNIT XVI: Solutions
UNIT XII: Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles Types of solutions, expression of concentration of
and Techniques solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids,
General introduction, methods of purification qualitative solid solutions, colligative properties- relative lowering of
and quantitative analysis, classification and IUPAC vapour pressure, Raoults law, elevation of boiling point,
nomenclature of organic compounds. depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination
Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive of molecular masses using colligative properties abnormal
effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyper conjugation. molecular mass. Van Hoff factor.
Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent bond: free UNIT XVII: Electrochemistry
radials, carbocations, carbanions; electrophiles and Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions,
nucleophiles, types of organic reactions. specific and molar conductivity variation of conductivity
UNIT XIII: Hydrocarbons with concentration, kohlrauschs Law, electrolysis and Laws
Alkanes- Nomenclature, isomerism, conformations of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell- electrolytic cells
(ethane only), physical properties, chemical reactions and Galvanic cells; lead accumulator, EMF of a cell,
including free radical mechanism of halogenation, standard electrode potential, Relation between Gibbs energy
combustion and pyrolysis. change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells; corrosion.
Alkanes-Nomenclature, structure of double bond (ethene), UNIT XVIII: Chemical Kinetics
geometrical isomerism, physical properties, methods of Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous), factors
preparation: chemical reactions: addition of hydrogen, affecting rates of reaction; concentration, temperature,
2|P a g e
Phasors Momentum/Photon/Edge- Classroom program for AIPMT/JEE
Syllabus Chemistry-AIPMT-2016
catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction; rate law and Uses and environment effects of dichloromethane,
specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half life trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons,
(only for zero and first order reactions); concept of collision DDT.
theory ( elementary idea, no mathematical treatment). UNIT XXIV: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Activation energy, Arrhenious equation. Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical
UNIT XIX: Surface Chemistry and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only);
Adsorption-physisorption and chemisorption; factors identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols;
affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysis mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to
homogeneous and heterogeneous, activity and selectivity: methanol and ethanol.
enzyme catalysis; colloidal state: distinction between true Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical
solutions, colloids and suspensions; lyophillic, lyophobic and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol,
multimolecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of electrophillic substitution reactions, uses of phenols.
colloids; Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical
electrophoresis, coagulation; emulsions- types of emulsions. and chemical properties uses.
UNIT XX: General Principles and Processes of Isolation UNIT XXV: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
of Elements Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl
Principles and methods of extraction- concentration, group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical
oxidation, reduction electrolytic method and refining; properties; and mechanism of nucleophilic addition,
occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes; uses.
copper, zinc and iron. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods
UNIT XXI: d and f Block Elements of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses.
General introduction, electronic configuration, UNIT XXVI: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
characteristics of transition metals, general trends in Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods
properties of the first row transition metals- metallic of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses,
character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, identification of primary secondary and tertiary amines.
colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial Cyanides and Isocyanides- will be mentioned at relevant
compounds, alloy formation. Preparation and properties of places.
K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and
Lanthanoids- electronic configuration, oxidation states, importance in synthetic organic chemistry.
chemical reactivity, and lanthanoid contraction and its UNIT XXVII: Biomolecules
consequences. Carbohydrates- Classification (aldoses and ketoses),
Actinoids: Electronic configuration, oxidation states and monosaccharide (glucose and fructose), D.L. configuration,
comparison with lanthanoids. oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides
UNIT XXII: Coordination Compounds (starch, cellulose, glycogen): importance.
Coordination compounds: Introduction, ligands, Proteins- Elementary idea of amino acids, peptide bond,
coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and polypeptides, proteins, primary structure, secondary
shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination structure, tertiary structure and quaternary structure
compounds, isomerism (structural and stereo) bonding, (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes.
Werners theory VBT,CFT; importance of coordination Hormones- Elementary idea (excluding structure).
compounds (in qualitative analysis, biological systems). Vitamins- Classification and function.
UNIT XXIII: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA
Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C X bond, UNIT XXVIII: Polymers
physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution Classification- Natural and synthetic, methods of
reactions. Optical rotation. polymerization (addition and condensation),
Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions copolymerization. Some important polymers: natural and
(directive influence of halogen for monosubstituted synthetic like polyesters, bakelite; rubber, Biodegradable and
compounds only). non-biodegradable polymers.

3|P a g e
Phasors Momentum/Photon/Edge- Classroom program for AIPMT/JEE
Syllabus Chemistry-AIPMT-2016
UNIT XXIX: Chemistry in Everyday Life
Chemicals in medicines- analgesics, tranquilizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics,
antacids, antihistamines.
Chemicals in food- preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, elementary idea of antioxidants.
Cleansing agents- soaps and detergents, cleansing action.

4|P a g e