Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes XI & XII 320

CHEMISTRY
THEORY
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS XI
One Paper Time : 3 Hours Marks : 70

Units Title No. of Period Marks

I. Some basic concepts of Chemistry 14
II. Structure of atom 14 18
III. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties 6
IV. Chemical bonding and molecular structure 14
V. States of matter : Gases and Liquids 12
VI. Thermodynamics 14 16
VII. Equilibrium 16
VIII. Redox reactions 8
IX. Hydrogen 8
X. s-Block elements 12 18
XI. Some p-block elements : 12
XII. Organic Chemistry : Some basic Principles and Techniques 12
XIII. Hydrocarbons 12 18
XIV. Environment chemistry 6
Total 160 70

Note: A minimum of 3 marks must be allotted to each unit.

Unit I : Some basic Concepts of Chemistry (14 Periods)

Importance of Chemistry, Nature of Matter, properties of matter and their measurement,

uncertainty in measurement, laws of Chemical combination, Dalton’s Atomic Theory, Atomic and
Molecular Masses, Mole concept and Molar Masses, percentage composition, Emperical and
Molecular formula Stoichiometry and Stoichiometric calculations.
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Unit II : Structure of Atom (14 Periods)

Discovery of electron, proton and neutron; atomic number, isotopes and isobars. Thompson’s
model and its limitations, Rutherford’s model and its limitations, Bohr’s model and its limitations,
concept of shells and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie’s relationship, Heisenberg
uncertaintuy principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of s- , p and d orbitals, rules
for filling electrons in orbitals – Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle and Hund’s rule,
electronic configuration of atoms, stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals.

Unit III : Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties. (6 periods)

Why do we need to classify elements ? Genesis of periodic classification, Modern Periodic

Law and the present form of the perioidic Table, nomenclature of elements with Atomic Number>100,
Electronic configurations of elements and the periodic table, Electronic configuration and types of
elements , s-, p-d-f- Blocks, Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements – atomic radii , ionic radii,
A ionization enthalpy electron gain enthalpy, electronetivity, periodic trends in chemical properties.

Unit IV : Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure. (14 periods)

Kossel – Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding, Ionic or Electrovalent Bond, Covalent

bond, Bond parameters, Polarity of bonds, The Valence shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR)
Theory, Valence Bond Theory, Hybridisation, Molecular Orbital Theory, Bonding in some
Homonuclear Diotomnic molecules, hydrogen Bonding.

Unit V : States of matter (12 periods)

Intermolecular Forces, Thermal Energy, intermolecular Forces vs Thermal Interaction, The

Gaseous State, The Gas Laws, Ideal Gas Equation, Kinetic Energy and Molecular Speeds, Kinetic
Molecular Theory of Gas, Behaviour of Real Gases : Deviation from Ideal Gas Behaviour,
Liquefaction of Gases, Liquid State - Vapour pressure, Viscosity and surface tension (only qualitative
idea)

Unit VI : Thermodynamics (14 periods)

Thermodynamic Terms, Applications, First law of thermodynamics, Heat capacity,

Relationship between Cp and Cv, Measurement of  U and  H, Calorimetry, Enthalpy change,  rH
of a Reaction-Reaction Enthalpy, Enthalpies for different types of reactions, Spontaneity, Gibbs
energy change and equilibrium, Third law of thermodynamics (brief introduction).
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Unit –VII : Equilibrium (16 periods)

Equilibrium in physical processes, equilibrium in chemical processes – Dynamic

Equilibrium, Law of Chemical Equilibrium and Equilibrium constant, Homogenous Equilibria,
Heterogeneous Equilibria, Application of Equilibrium constants, Relationship between Equilibrium
constant K, Reaction Quotient Q and Gibbs Energy G, Factors Affecting Equilibria Ionic Equilibrium
in solution, Acids, Bases and salts, Ionization of Acids and Bases, Hydrolysis of salts and pH of
their solutions, buffer solutioins, Handerson - Hasselbalch equation, solubility Equilibria of sparingly
soluble salts common ion effect.

Unit – VIII : Redox Reactions (8 periods)

Classical idea of Redox reactions – Oxidation and Reduction Reactions, Redox Reactions
in terms of Electron Transfer, Oxidation Number, Balancing redox reactions, Redox Reactions and
Electrode Processes.

Unit – IX : Hydrogen ( 8 periods)

Position of Hydrogen in the perioidic table, Dihydrogen, H2, Preparation properties and
uses, Hydrides and types of hydride, water, Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), Heavy water, D2O;
Dihydrogen as a fuel.

Unit – X : The s- Block Elements (12 periods)

General introduction, electronic configuration, Diagonal relationship.

Group 1 elements : Alkali Metals, General Characteristics of the compounds of the Alkali
Metals, Anomalous of Lithium, some important compounds of sodium, Biological Importance of
sodium and potrassium, Group 2 elemetns : Alkaline Earth Metals, General characteristics of
compounds of the Alkaline Earth Metals, Anomalous Behaviors of Beryllium, Some important
compounds of calcium, biological importance of Magnesium and calcium.

Unit –XI : The p-Block Elements (12 periods)

General introduction to p-Block elements.

Group 13 Elements : The boron family, Important Trends and Anomalous behaviours of
Boron, Some Important compound of Boron, Uses of Boron and Aluminum and their compounds,
Group 14 Elements : The Carbon family, Important Trends and Anomalous behavior of carbon,
Allotropes of carbon, some important compounds of carbon and silicon.
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Unit – XII : Organic Chemistry – some basic principles and Techniques. ( 12 periods)

General Introduction, Tetra valance of carbon : shapes of organic compounds, structural

representations of organic compounds, classification of organic compounds, Nomenclature of organic
compounds, Isomerism, Fundamental concepts in organic Reaction Mechanism, Methods of
purification of organic compounds, Qualitative Analysis of organic compounds, Quantitative
Analysis.

Unit –XIII : Hydrocarbons ( 12 periods)

General introduction, classification of Hydrocarbons.

Alkanes- Nomenclature, isomerism, conformations (ethane only), Preparations, Physical

properties, chemical reactions including free radical mechanism of halogenations, combustion and
pyrolysis.
Alkenes  Nomenclature, structure of double bond (ethene) geometrical isomerism, physical
properties, methods of preparation; chemical reactions : addition of hydrogen, halogen, water,
hydrogen halides (Markovnikov’s addition and peroxide effect), ozonolysis, oxidation, mechanism
of electrophilic addition.
Alkynes – Nomenclature, structure of triple bond (ethyne), physical properties, methods of
preparation, chemical reactions : acidic character of alkynes, addition reaction of – hydrogen,
halogens, hydrogen halides and water.

Aromatic hydrocarbons – Introduction, IUPAC nomenclature; Benzne,: resonance,

aromaticity; chemical properties: mechanism of electrophilic substitution – nitration sulphonation,
halogenations, Friedel Craft’s alkylation and acylation; directive influence of functional group in
mono-substituted benzene; carcinogenicity and toxicity.

Unit – XIV : Environmental Chemistry (6 periods)

Environmental pollution – Air, water and soil pollutions, chemical reactions in atmosphere,
major atmospheric pollutants; smogs, acid rain, ozone and its reactions, effects of depletion of
ozone layer, greenhouse effect and global warming – pollution due to industrial wastes; green
chemistry as an alternative tool for reducing pollution, strategy for control of environmental pollution.

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CHEMISTRY
PRACTICALS
CLASS - XI

Evaluation Scheme for Examination Marks

A. Volumetric Analysis 10
B. Salt Analysis 8
C. Content Based Experiment 6
D. Class Record and Viva 6
Total = 30

A. Quantitative estimation (Periods 18)

 Using a chemical balance.
 Preparation of standard solution of oxalic acid.
 Determination of strenght of a given solution of sodium hydroxide
by titrating it against standard solution of oxalic acid.
 Preparation of standard solution of sodium carbonate.
 Determination of strength of a given solution of hydrochloric acid
by titrating it against standard sodium carbonate solution.

B. Qualitative analysis (Periods 18)

Determination of one anion and one cation in a given salt
Cations :Pb2+, Cu2+, As3+, Al3+, Fe3+, Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+
Mg2+, NH4+
Anions : CO32, S2, SO32, SO42, NO2, NO3, Cl, Br, I, PO43, C2O42,
CH3COO
(Note : Insoluble salts excluded)

C. Content based experiment

(i) Basic Laboratory Techniques : (Periods 3)
1. Cutting glass tube and glass rod
2. Bending a glass tube
3. Drawing out a glass jet
4. Boring a cork
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(ii) Characterization and Purification of Chemical Substances : (Periods 7)

1. Determination of melting point of an organic compound
2. Determination of boiling point of organic compound
3. Crystallization involving impure sample of any one of the
following : Alum, Copper sulphate, Benzoic acid
(iii) Experiments related to pH change (Periods 7)
(a) Any one of the following experiments :
 Determination of pH of some solutions obtained from fruit
juices, varied concentrations of acids, bases and salts using
pH paper or universal indicator.
 Comparing the pH of solutions of strong and weak acids of
same concentration.
 Study of the pH change in titration of a strong base using
universal indicator.
(b) Study of pH change by common-ion effect in case of weak acids
and weak bases.
(iv) Chemical equilibrium (Periods 5)
One of the following experiments :
(a) Study the shift in equilibrium between ferric ions and thiocyanate
ions by increasing/decreasing the concentration of either ions.
(b) Study of the shift in equilibrium between [Co(H2O)6]2+ and
chloride ion by changing the concentration of either of the ions.
(v) Detection of nitrogen, sulphur, chlorine (Periods 12)

D. Class record and viva voce.

PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS :
1. A Textbook of Chemistry (Part - I ) for Class-XI.
Published by : The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur with copy right
from the NCERT, New Delhi.

2. A Textbook of Chemistry (Part - II ) for Class-XI.

Published by : The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur with copy right
from the NCERT, New Delhi.

3. A Textbook of Practical Chemistry for Class XI

By : Dr. N. Nila Singh and Dr. K. Nabachandra Singh
Published by : Writer’s Book Store, Paona Bazar, Imphal
Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes XI & XII 326

REFERENCE BOOK :
1. Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry (Vol- I & II) for Class XI
By : S.C. Kheterpal, S.N. Dhawan & P.N. Kapil
Published by : Pradeep Publications, Jalandhar.

2. Dinesh Companion Chemistry for Class XI (Vol- I & II)

By : S.K. Malhotra
Published by : S. Dinesh & Co., Jalandhar City.

3. Practical Chemistry for Class XI

By : R.P. Manchanda.
Published by : Saraswati House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : CHEMISTRY
Paper : Theory
Class : XI
Full Mark : 70
Time : 3 Hours
WEIGHTAGE TO OBJECTIVES:
Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge (K) 14 20
I Understanding (U) 35 50
Application (A) 21 30
Including Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation
Total : 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO FORM OF QUESTIONS:
Form of Questions No. of Question Time (in minute) Marks Percentage
Essay/Long Answer(E/LA) 3 60 15 21
Short Answer(SA-I) 7 42 21 30
II Short Answer(SA-II) 10 40 20 29
Very Short Answer(VSA) 10 30 10 14
MCQ 4 8 4 6
Total: 34 180 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT:
UNIT/CONTENTS: Marks
1 Some basic concepts of Chemistry
2 Structure of Atom
3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 18
4 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
5 States of Matter : Gases and Liquids
6 Thermodynamics 16
7 Equilibrium
III
8 Redox reactions
9 Hydrogen
18
10 s - Block elements
11 Some p-block elements
12 Organic Chemistry :Some basic Principles and Techniques
13 Hydrocarbons 18
14 Environmental chemistry
Total : 70
Note: A minimum of 3 marks must be allotted to each unit.
IV SCHEME OF SECTIONS : Nil
V SCHEME OF OPTIONS : Internal option may be given in Essay Type Question only.
VI DIFFICULTY LEVEL :
Difficulty : 30%
Average : 50%
Easy : 20%

Abbreviation : K(Knowledge), U(Understanding ), C(Comprehension), Exp.(Expression), Skill(S),

E(Essay Type), SA (Short Answer Type), VSA (Very Short Answer Type),
MCQ(Multiple Choice Question)
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DESIGN
QUESTION PAPER/UNIT TEST
Subject : Chemistry
Paper : Practical (One Paper)
Class : XI
Full Marks : 30
Time : 3 Hours

Sl. Form of Nature of Exercise Skill to be tested

No. Exercise
Manipu- Observa- Drawing Repor- Related Total Estimated
lative tional skill ting Under- Marks Time
Skill Skill Skill standing (Mins.)

1. Category A Quantitative Estimation 1 3 0 4 2 10 45

2. Category B Qualitative Analysis 1 1 0 4 2 8 90

3. Category C Any one of the Experiments

listed in the Category C of
the syllabus may be given
e.g.,
Basic Laboratory techniques:
Cutting and Rounding,
Bending, Drawing out of jet
of glass tubes,
Boring of corks; 1 2 0 2 1

Or, Characterization and 6 40

Purification of Chemical
Substances; 1 2 0 2 1

Or, Determination of melting

point, boiling point;
Crystallization etc.; 1 2 0 2 1

Or, Experiments related to pH

determination of solutions 1 2 0 2 1

Or, Experiments on
equilibrium ionic reactions; 1 2 0 2 1

4. Class record 3
5
5. Viva Voce 3
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CHEMISTRY
THEORY
Class XII
One Paper Time : 3 Hours Marks : 70
Units Titles No. of Periods Marks
I. Solid state 12
II. Solutions 12
III. Electrochemistry 12 23
IV. Chemical Kinetics 10
V. Surface chemistry 6
VI. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements 6
VII. p-Block elements 16
VIII. d- and f-Block elements 12 19
IX. Coordination compounds 8
X. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes 12
XI. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers 12 18
XII. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids 12
XIII. Amines 8
XIV. Biomolecules 10
XV. Polymers 8 10
XVI. Chemistry in everyday life 6
Total = 160 70

Unit I: Solid State (Periods 12)

General charactersitic of solid state, Amorphous and Crystalline
solids, classification of crystalline solids, crystal lattices and unit cell,
Number of Atom in a unit cell, close packed structures, Packing Efficiency,
Calculation Involving unit cell Dimensions, Imperfection in solids,
Electrical and Magnetic Properties, Band theory of metals, conductors,
semiconductors and insulators, n- and p-type semiconductors.

Unit II: Solutions (Periods 12)

Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids
in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative
properties - relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, elevation
of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure,
determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal
molecular mass, van’t Hoff factor and calculations involving it.
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Unit III: Electrochemistry (Periods 12)
Electrochemical cells, Galvanic cells, EMF of a cell, tandard
electrode potential, Nernst Equation, Relation between Gibbs energy
change and EMF of a cell, Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions,
Kohlrausch’s law, Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis, Batteries, Fuel
cells and corrosion.

Unit IV: Chemical Kinetics (Periods 10)

Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous), factors affecting rates
of reaction : concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity
of reactions; rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations
and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions); concept of collision
theory (elementary idea, no mathematical treatment), Activation energy,
Arrhenious equation.

Unit V: Surface Chemistry (Periods 6)

Adsorption - physisorption and chemisorption; factors affecting
adsorption of gases on solids; catalysis : homogeneous and heterogeneous,
activity and selectivity : enzyme catalysis; colloidal state; distinction
among true solutions, colloidal solutions and suspensions; lyophilic,
lyophobic, multimolecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of
colloids; Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis,
coagulation; emulsion-elementary idea of nano materials.

Unit VI: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Periods 6)

Principles and method of extraction - concentration, oxidation,
reduction , Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy, Electrochemical
principles of Metallurgy and refining, uses of aluminium, copper, zinc
and iron.

Unit VII: The p-Block elements (Periods 16)

Group 15 elements : General introduction, electronic configuration,
occurance, oxidation states, trends in physical & chemical properties,
Dinitrogen , Ammonia, Oxides of Nitrogen, Nitric Acid, phosphorus
Allotropic Forms, Phosphine, Phosphorus Halides, oxo acid of
phosphorus.
Group 16 elements : General introduction, electronic configuration,
occurance, oxidation states, trends in physical & chemical
propertiesDioxygen, Simple oxides ozone, sulphur Allotopic Forms,
Sulphur Dioxides, Oxoacids of sulphur, Sulphuric acid.
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Group 17 elements : General introduction, electronic configuration,

occurance, oxidation states, trends in physical & chemical
propertiesChlorine, Hydrogen chloride, oxoacids of halogens,
Interhalogen compounds.
Group 18 elements : General introduction, electronic configuration.
Occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, uses.
Unit VIII: The d- and f- Block Elements (Periods 12)
General introduction, electronic configuration, occurence and characteristics
of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first row 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 - electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity
and lanthanoid contraction and its consequences.
Actinoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with
lanthanoids.

Some application d- and f- Block elements.

Unit IX: Coordination Compounds (Periods 8)

Werner’s Theory of co-ordination Compound, Difinition of some importnat
terms pertaining to Co-ordincation Compounds, Nomenclature of Co-ordination
compouds, isomerism in co-ordination compounds, Bonding in co-ordination
compounds, Bonding in metal carbonyl, stability of co-ordination compounds
and importance and application of co-ordination compounds.

Unit X: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (Periods 12)

Haloalkanes : Classification, Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, Method
of preparation of Haloalkanes, physical and chemical properties, mechanism
and stereochemical asoects of nucleophilic of substitution reactions.
Haloarenes : Nature of C-X bond, method of preparation of Haloarenes
substitution reactions (directive influence of halogen for mono substituted
compounds only) Uses and environmental effects of- dichloromethane,
trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons DDT.

Unit XI: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers (Periods 12)

Classification, Nomenclature and structures of functional groups,
preparations, physical properties and reactions of alcohols and phenols,
Mechanism of dehydration, some commercially important alcohols-
methanol and ethanol. Preparation, Physical properties and chemical reactions
of Ethers.
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Unit XII: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids (Periods 12)

Nomenclature and structure of carbonyl group, preparation of aldehydes
and ketones, physical properties and chemical reactions, mechanism of
nucleophitic addition, uses of aldehydes and ketones. Nomenclature and
structure of carboxyl groups - Methods of Preparation of Carboxyclic acids,
physical properties and chemical reactions, uses of carboxylic acids.
Unit XIII: Amines: (Periods 8)
Structure of Amines, classification and nomenclature of amines,
preparation of amines, physical properties and chemical reactions, Methods of
preparation of diazonium salts , physical properties, chemical reactions and its
importance in synthesis of aromatic compounds.
Unit XIV: Biomolecules (Periods 10)
Carbohydrates : Classification, Structure of glucose and fructose,
monosaccharides, disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), D,L -
configuration, polysaccharides, strach, glycogen, cellulose and
importance of carbohydrates..
Protiens : Aminoacids and its classification, peptide bond and
peptides, classification and structure of protein and denaturation of
protein.
Enzymes : Mechanism of Enzyme action.
Vitamins : Classification and Importance of Vitamins.
Nucleic acids : Chemical compostion, function of nucleic acids.
Hormones : Its functions.
Unit XV: Polymers (Periods 8)
Classification of polymers -- types of polymerisaton reactions,
some important polymers molecular mass of polymers, biodegradable
polymers of commercial importance.

Unit XVI: Chemistry in Everyday life (Periods 6)

Drugs and their classification, Drug-target interaction, Therapeutic action
of differrent classes of drugs, chemicals in food, cleansing agents.

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CHEMISTRY
PRACTICALS
CLASS - XII

Evaluation Scheme for Exmamination Marks

A. Volumetric Analysis 10
B. Salt Analysis 8
C. Content Based Experiment 6
D. Class record and viva 6
Total = 30

Practicals Syllabus
A. Determination of concentration/molarity of KMnO4 solution
by titrating it against a standard solution of : (Periods 8)
(a) Oxalic acid,
(b) Ferrous ammonium sulphate
(Students will be required to prepare standard solutions by
weighing themselves)

B. Qualitative Analysis : (Periods 14)

Determination of one cation and one anion in a given salt.
Cations : Pb2+, Cu2+, As3+, Al3+, Fe3+, Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+,
Mg2+, NH4+;
Anions : CO2, S2, SO32, SO42, NO2, NO3, Cl, Br, I, PO43, C2O22,
CH3COO;
(Note : Insoluble salts excluded)

C. Content based experiment

(i) Surface Chemistry (Periods 6)
(a) Preparation of anyone lyophilic and one lyophobic sol.
Lyophillic sol - starch, egg albumin and gum.
Lyophobic sol - aluminum hydroxide, ferric hydroxide, arsenious
sulphide.
(b) Study of the role of emulsifying agents in stabilizing the emulsions
of different oils.
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(ii) Chemical Kinetics (Periods 4)

(a) Effect of concentration and temperature on the rate of reaction
between sodium thiosulphate and hydrochloric acid.
(b) Study of reaction rates of any one of the following :
(i) Reaction of iodide ion with hydrogen peroxide at room
temperature using different concentrations of iodide ions.
(ii) Reaction between potassium iodate KIO3 and sodium
sulphite: (Na2SO3) using starch solution as indicator (clock
reaction).
(iii) Thermo chemistry (Periods 4)
Any one of the following experiments :
(a) Enthalpy of dissolution of copper sulphate or potassium nitrate.
(b) Enthalpy of neutralization of strong acid (HCl) and strong base
(NaOH).
(c) Determination of enthalpy change during interaction (Hydrogen
bond formation) between acetone and chloroform.
(iv) Electrochemistry (Periods 2)
Variation of cell potential in Zn/Zn || Cu /Cu with change in
2+ 2+

concentration of electrolytes (CuSO4 or ZnSO4) at room temperature.

(v) Chromatography (Periods 2)
(i) Separation of pigments from extracts of leaves and flowers by
paper chromatography and determination of Rf values.
(ii) Separation of constituents present in an inorganic mixture
containing two cations only (constituents having wide difference
in Rf values to be provided).
(vi) Preparation of Inorganic Compounds (Periods 4)
(a) Preparation of double salt of ferrous ammonium sulphate or potash
alum.
(b) Preparation of potassium ferric oxalate;
(vii) Preparation of Organic Compounds (Periods 4)
Preparation of any two of the following compounds
(i) Acetanilide;
(ii) Di-benzal acetone;
(iii) p-Nitro acetanilide;
(iv) Aniline yellow or 2-Naphthol aniline dye;
(v) Iodoform
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(viii) Test for Functional Groups in Organic compounds (Periods 6)

Unsaturation, alcoholic, phenolic, aldehydic, ketonic, carboxylic and
amino (primary) groups.
(ix) Characteristic tests of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in pure
samples and their detection in given Food Stuffs. (Periods 4)

D. Class record and viva

Prescribed Textbooks :
1. A Textbook of Chemistry (Part - I ) for Class-XII.
Published by : The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur with copy right
from the NCERT, New Delhi.

2. A Textbook of Chemistry (Part - II ) for Class-XII.

Published by : The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur with copy right
from the NCERT, New Delhi.

3. A Textbook of Practical Chemistry for Class XII

By : Dr. N. Nila Singh and Dr. K. Nabachandra Singh
Published by : Writer’s Book Store, Paona Bazar, Imphal

Reference Book :
1. Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry for Class XII (Vol- I & II)
By : S.C. Kheterpal, S.N. Dhawan & P.N. Kapil
Published by : Pradeep Publications, Jalandhar.

2. Dinesh Companion Chemistry for Class XII (Vol. I & II)

By : S.K. Malhotra
Published by : S. Dinesh & Co., Jalandhar City

3. Practical Chemistry for Class XII

By : R.P. Manchanda.
Published by : Saraswati House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.


Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes XI & XII 336

DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : CHEMISTRY
Paper : Theory
Class : XII
Full Mark : 70
Time : 3 Hours
WEIGHTAGE TO OBJECTIVES :
Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge (K) 14 20
I Understanding (U) 35 50
Application (A) 21 30
Including Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation
Total : 70 100
Form of Questions No. of Question Time (in minute) Marks Percentage
Essay/Long Answer(E/LA) 3 60 15 21
Short Answer(SA-I) 7 42 21 30
II Short Answer(SA-II) 10 40 20 29
Very Short Answer(VSA) 10 30 10 14
MCQ 4 8 4 6
Total: 34 180 70 100
WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT:
Sl. No. UNIT/CONTENTS: Marks
1 I. Solid State
2 II. Solutions
3. III. Electrochemistry 23
4 IV. Chemical Kinetics
5 V. Surface chemistry
6 VI. General Principles and Process of Isolation of Elements
7 VII. p- Block elements
19
III 8 VIII. d- and f- Block elements
9 IX. Co- ordination compounds
10 X. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
11 XI. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
18
12 XII. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids
13 XIII. Amines
14 XIV. Bio molecules
15 XV. Polymers 10
16 XVI. Chemistry in everyday life
Total : 70
Note: A minimum of 3 marks must be allotted to each unit.
IV SCHEME OF SECTIONS : NIL
V SCHEME OF OPTIONS : Internal option may be given in Essay Type Question only.
VI DIFFICULTY LEVEL :
Difficulty : 30%
Average : 50%
Easy : 20%
Abbreviation : K(Knowledge), U(Understanding ), C(Comprehension), Exp.(Expression), Skill(S),
E(Essay Type), SA (Short Answer Type), VSA (Very Short Answer Type),
MCQ(Multiple Choice Question)
Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes XI & XII 337

DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : CHEMISTRY
Paper : Practical
Class : XII
Full Marks : 30
Time : 3 Hours
Sl. Form of Nature of Exercise Skill to be tested
No. Exercise
Manipu- Observa- Drawing Repor- Related Total Estimated
lative tional skill ting Under- Marks Time
Skill Skill Skill standing (Mins.)
1. Category A Quantitative Estimation 1 3 0 4 2 10 45
2. Category B Qualitative Analysis 1 1 0 4 2 8 90
3. Category C Any one of the experiments
listed in the Category C of
the syllabus may be given.
For the experiments given in
the chapter
(i) Surface Chemistry 1 2 0 2 1
(ii) Chemical Kinetics 1 2 0 2 1
(iii) Thermo Chemistry 1 2 0 2 1
(iv) Electrochemistry 1 2 0 2 1
(v) Chromatography 1 2 0 2 1 6 40
(vi) Preparation of
Inorganic Compound 1 2 0 2 1
(vii) Preparation Organic
Compounds 1 2 0 2 1
(viii) Tests for Functional
Groups in Organic
Compound 1 2 0 2 1
(ix) Carbohydrates, fats and
proteins in Food stuffs 1 2 0 2 1
4. Class
3
record 5
5. Viva Voce 3