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Deepali Srivastava, PGT Chemistry, Shiv Nadar School ,NOIDA has shared the key topics list of organic, inorganic chemistry, preparation tips and time management tricks here.

Preparation for Organic Chemistry

⦁ Summarization of Reactions:

⦁ Condense all organic reactions chapter-wise into 4-5 pages or flowcharts for quick revision.

⦁ Focus on name reactions such as Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro Reaction, Clemmensen Reduction, Hoffmann Bromamide Degradation, etc.

⦁ Functions of Reagents:

⦁ Understand the role of each reagent and categorize them, e.g.,

⦁ Oxidizing Agents: KMnO₄, K₂Cr₂O₇,PCC, CrO3

⦁ Reducing Agents: LiAlH₄, NaBH₄

⦁ Reasoning-Based Questions:

⦁ Practice conceptual questions using NCERT textbooks to strengthen understanding and command on required key words.

⦁ Distinguishing Tests:

⦁ Familiarize yourself with tests that differentiate between functional groups and support your answer with reactions and observations and not just name of the test.Important ones are:

⦁ Tollen’s Test and Fehling’s Test for aldehydes

⦁ Lucas Test

⦁ Iodoform Test

⦁ Carbylamine Reaction

⦁ Hinsberg Test

⦁ Practice Writing Reactions and Mechanisms:

⦁ Regularly write down reactions to reinforce memory and understand mechanisms systematically.

⦁ Conversions:

⦁ Practice conversion problems at the end, especially those given in NCERT exercises.

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Preparation for Physical Chemistry

Physical Chemistry is a combination of conceptual topics and numerical applications.

⦁ Formula Compilation:

⦁ Prepare a comprehensive list of formulas from chapters on Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, and Electrochemistry.

⦁ While solving numericals, always write the formula and report the answer along with the unit.

Essential Formulas to Remember:

⦁ Arrhenius equation

⦁ Integrated rate equations for zero and first-order reactions

⦁ Molar and specific conductance

⦁ Nernst equation for electrode potential and its relation with Gibbs free energy

⦁ Colligative properties and the van ‘t Hoff factor

⦁ Degree of association or dissociation

⦁ Conceptual Key Topics in Physical Chemistry:

Solutions:

⦁ Osmosis, osmotic pressure, and reverse osmosis

⦁ Henry’s law and its applications

⦁ Positive and negative deviations from Raoult’s law

Chemical Kinetics:

⦁ Pseudo-first-order reactions

⦁ Half-life period calculations

⦁ Collision theory

Electrochemistry:

⦁ Kohlrausch’s Law

⦁ Relationship between molar conductance and dilution

⦁ Differences between electrolytic and galvanic cells

⦁ Concepts of ionic and metallic conduction

Key Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

⦁ d- and f-Block Elements:

⦁ Focus on reasoning-based questions.

⦁ Analyze trends in melting and boiling points.

⦁ Understand lanthanoid contraction and compare lanthanoids with actinoids.

⦁ Study the preparation and properties of KMnO₄ and K₂Cr₂O₇ through summarization.

⦁ Coordination Compounds:

⦁ Differentiate between double salts and complex compounds.

⦁ Practice nomenclature rules.

⦁ Understand Valence Bond Theory and Crystal Field Splitting, including weak and strong field configurations.

⦁ Learn applications in biological systems, water hardness removal, and medicinal uses.

Frequently Asked Tricky Questions

Students often find numericals, conversions, and mechanisms challenging. Key areas requiring practice include:

⦁ Arrhenius equation-based calculations

⦁ van ‘t Hoff factor and degree of dissociation problems

⦁ Organic conversions requiring a clear understanding of reagent functions

Important Graphs to Revise:

⦁ Raoult’s law: Vapor pressure vs. composition

⦁ Elevation in boiling point vs. molality

⦁ Depression in freezing point vs. molality

⦁ Variation of molar conductivity with dilution

⦁ Concentration vs. time graphs for zero and first-order reactions

⦁ Trends in melting points and atomic radii across d- and f-block elements

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Time Management During the Exam

You may choose to attempt the section in which you are most confident and follow this tentative time allocation:

⦁ 1 Mark Questions (16 Questions): 30 minutes

⦁ 2 Mark Questions (5 Questions): 30 minutes

⦁ 3 and 4 Mark Questions (Total 9 Questions): 1 hour

⦁ 5 Mark Questions (3 Questions): 45 minutes

⦁ Review and Rechecking: 15 minutes