ClassphereNEET-UG Chemistry syllabus: chapters and topics
NEET-UG Chemistry is mapped into 25 chapters and 233 topics. Open a chapter to see its topics; this is the map Classphere uses to tag questions and to show a student which chapters cost them marks.
All NEET-UG Chemistry chapters
01
Mole Concept & Stoichiometry
11 topics- Laws of Chemical Combination
- Dalton's Atomic Theory
- Atomic Mass and Molecular Mass
- Mole Concept and Avogadro's Number
- Molar Mass and Molar Volume
- Percentage Composition
- Empirical and Molecular Formula
- Stoichiometric Calculations
- Limiting Reagent
- Concentration Terms (Molarity, Molality, Mole Fraction, Normality)
- Equivalent Concept and Equivalent Weight
02
Redox Reactions & Volumetric Analysis
8 topics- Oxidation and Reduction: Classical Concept
- Oxidation Number and Rules for Assigning It
- Balancing Redox Reactions (Ion-Electron Method)
- Balancing Redox Reactions (Oxidation Number Method)
- Equivalent Weight of Oxidising and Reducing Agents
- Normality and Equivalent Concept
- Redox Titrations
- Disproportionation and Comproportionation
03
Atomic Structure
14 topics- Discovery of Subatomic Particles
- Bohr's Model and its Postulates
- Limitations of Bohr's Model
- Spectrum of the Hydrogen Atom
- Dual Nature of Matter (de Broglie Relation)
- Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
- Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
- Quantum Numbers (Principal, Azimuthal, Magnetic, Spin)
- Shapes of s, p and d Orbitals
- Aufbau Principle
- Pauli's Exclusion Principle
- Hund's Rule of Maximum Multiplicity
- Electronic Configuration of Elements
- Extra Stability of Half-Filled and Fully-Filled Orbitals
04
Chemical Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
12 topics- System, Surroundings and Types of Processes
- State Functions and Path Functions
- First Law of Thermodynamics
- Internal Energy, Heat and Work
- Enthalpy and Enthalpy of Reaction
- Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation
- Enthalpies of Formation, Combustion and Neutralization
- Bond Enthalpy Calculations
- Entropy and Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Gibbs Free Energy
- Criteria for Spontaneity
- Relation Between ΔG° and Equilibrium Constant
05
Chemical Equilibrium
8 topics- Concept of Dynamic Equilibrium
- Law of Mass Action
- Equilibrium Constant (Kp and Kc)
- Relationship Between Kp and Kc
- Reaction Quotient and Direction of Reaction
- Le Chatelier's Principle (Concentration, Pressure, Temperature)
- Effect of Catalyst on Equilibrium
- Degree of Dissociation
06
Ionic Equilibrium
9 topics- Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis Concepts
- Ionization of Weak Electrolytes and Ostwald's Dilution Law
- pH and pOH Calculations
- Ionization of Water and Ion Product
- Common Ion Effect
- Buffer Solutions and Henderson Equation
- Salt Hydrolysis
- Solubility Product and Precipitation
- Multistage Ionization of Polyprotic Acids
07
Solutions & Colligative Properties
10 topics- Types of Solutions and Concentration Terms
- Vapour Pressure of Solutions and Raoult's Law
- Ideal and Non-Ideal Solutions
- Positive and Negative Deviations from Raoult's Law
- Azeotropes
- Relative Lowering of Vapour Pressure
- Elevation in Boiling Point
- Depression in Freezing Point
- Osmotic Pressure
- Van't Hoff Factor and Abnormal Molar Mass
08
Electrochemistry
12 topics- Electrolytic and Galvanic Cells
- Electrode Potential and Standard Hydrogen Electrode
- Standard Electrode Potentials and Electrochemical Series
- Nernst Equation
- EMF of a Galvanic Cell
- Relation Between Gibbs Energy and Cell Potential
- Specific, Molar and Equivalent Conductance
- Variation of Conductance with Concentration
- Kohlrausch's Law
- Electrolysis and Faraday's Laws
- Batteries (Primary and Secondary) and Fuel Cells
- Corrosion
09
Chemical Kinetics
9 topics- Rate of a Chemical Reaction
- Factors Affecting Rate (Concentration, Temperature, Catalyst)
- Rate Law and Rate Constant
- Order and Molecularity of a Reaction
- Zero Order Reactions (Integrated Rate Law)
- First Order Reactions (Integrated Rate Law)
- Half-Life of a Reaction
- Arrhenius Equation and Activation Energy
- Collision Theory
10
Periodic Table & Periodicity
10 topics- Modern Periodic Law and Long Form of the Periodic Table
- Electronic Configuration and Position in the Periodic Table
- Atomic Radius and its Periodic Trend
- Ionic Radius
- Ionization Enthalpy
- Electron Gain Enthalpy
- Electronegativity
- Valence and Oxidation States
- Anomalous Properties of the First Element of a Group
- Diagonal Relationship
11
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
10 topics- Kossel-Lewis Approach to Bond Formation
- Ionic Bond and Lattice Energy (Born-Haber Cycle)
- Covalent Bond and Lewis Structures
- Fajans' Rule
- Dipole Moment
- VSEPR Theory and Shapes of Molecules
- Hybridization Involving s, p and d Orbitals
- Molecular Orbital Theory (Bond Order, Diatomic Molecules)
- Resonance
- Hydrogen Bonding
12
Coordination Compounds
10 topics- Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds
- Ligands, Denticity and Coordination Number
- IUPAC Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
- Structural Isomerism in Coordination Compounds
- Stereoisomerism in Coordination Compounds
- Valence Bond Theory and Geometry of Complexes
- Crystal Field Theory (Octahedral and Tetrahedral Splitting)
- Colour and Magnetic Properties of Complexes
- Stability of Coordination Compounds
- Applications of Coordination Compounds
13
p-Block Elements (Groups 13 to 18)
7 topics- Group 13: Boron Family — Trends and Compounds
- Group 14: Carbon Family — Allotropes and Oxides
- Group 15: Nitrogen Family — Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Phosphorus Compounds
- Group 16: Oxygen Family — Ozone, Sulphuric Acid, Oxoacids of Sulphur
- Group 17: Halogens — Interhalogen Compounds and Oxoacids
- Group 18: Noble Gases — Xenon Compounds
- Anomalous Behaviour of the First Member of Each Group
14
d-Block and f-Block Elements
10 topics- Electronic Configuration of Transition Elements
- Variable Oxidation States
- Metallic Character and Atomic/Ionic Radii Trends
- Magnetic Properties of Transition Metals
- Catalytic Properties
- Interstitial Compounds and Alloy Formation
- Preparation and Properties of KMnO4
- Preparation and Properties of K2Cr2O7
- Lanthanoid Contraction
- Electronic Configuration and Oxidation States of Lanthanoids/Actinoids
15
Qualitative Salt Analysis (Practical)
5 topics- Detection of Anions (Carbonate, Sulphide, Sulphate, Nitrate, Halides)
- Systematic Analysis of Cations (Group Reagents)
- Flame Test for Cation Identification
- Bead Tests (Borax and Phosphate Bead)
- Dry Tests and Wet Tests
16
IUPAC Nomenclature & Structural Isomerism
8 topics- Classification of Organic Compounds
- IUPAC Nomenclature of Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes
- IUPAC Nomenclature with Functional Groups
- Chain Isomerism
- Position Isomerism
- Functional Isomerism
- Metamerism
- Tautomerism
17
General Organic Chemistry (GOC)
9 topics- Inductive Effect
- Resonance and Mesomeric Effect
- Hyperconjugation
- Electromeric Effect
- Aromaticity and Hückel's Rule
- Carbocation Stability and Rearrangements
- Carbanion Stability
- Free Radical Stability
- Acidic and Basic Strength of Organic Compounds
18
Stereochemistry
7 topics- Geometrical Isomerism (cis-trans, E-Z Nomenclature)
- Optical Isomerism and Chirality
- Chiral Centres and R-S Configuration
- Enantiomers and Diastereomers
- Meso Compounds
- Optical Activity and the Polarimeter
- Racemic Mixtures
19
Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes)
10 topics- Preparation of Alkanes (Wurtz Reaction)
- Free Radical Halogenation of Alkanes
- Preparation and Properties of Alkenes
- Markovnikov's and Anti-Markovnikov's Addition
- Ozonolysis of Alkenes
- Preparation and Acidity of Alkynes
- Polymerization of Alkynes
- Structure of Benzene and Aromaticity
- Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (Nitration, Sulphonation, Halogenation)
- Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and Acylation
20
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (Alkyl Halides)
7 topics- Preparation of Haloalkanes from Alcohols and Hydrocarbons
- Nucleophilic Substitution: SN1 Mechanism
- Nucleophilic Substitution: SN2 Mechanism
- Elimination Reactions: E1 and E2 Mechanisms
- Saytzeff vs Hofmann Elimination
- Electrophilic Substitution in Haloarenes
- Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution in Haloarenes
21
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
10 topics- Preparation of Alcohols
- Dehydration of Alcohols
- Oxidation of Alcohols
- Lucas Test
- Preparation and Acidic Nature of Phenols
- Electrophilic Substitution in Phenols
- Reimer-Tiemann Reaction
- Kolbe's Reaction
- Preparation of Ethers (Williamson Synthesis)
- Cleavage of Ethers
22
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
10 topics- Nucleophilic Addition Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
- Aldol Condensation
- Cannizzaro Reaction
- Clemmensen Reduction
- Wolff-Kishner Reduction
- Tollens' and Fehling's Tests
- Haloform Reaction
- Acidity of Carboxylic Acids and Substituent Effects
- HVZ Reaction
- Decarboxylation of Carboxylic Acids
23
Amines & Nitrogen Containing Compounds
7 topics- Preparation of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Amines
- Basic Character of Amines (Gas Phase vs Aqueous Phase)
- Hoffmann Bromamide Degradation
- Carbylamine Test
- Hinsberg Test
- Diazonium Salt Formation
- Coupling Reactions of Diazonium Salts
24
Biomolecules
11 topics- Classification of Carbohydrates
- Structure of Glucose and Fructose
- Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
- Amino Acids and their Classification
- Peptide Bond Formation
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Structure of Proteins
- Denaturation of Proteins
- Enzymes: Mechanism and Specificity
- Vitamins: Classification and Deficiency Diseases
- Structure of DNA and RNA
- Nucleic Acids and their Biological Functions
25
Purification & Practical Organic Chemistry
9 topics- Detection of Nitrogen (Lassaigne's Test)
- Detection of Sulphur and Halogens
- Functional Group Test for Alcohols
- Functional Group Test for Phenols
- Functional Group Test for Aldehydes and Ketones
- Functional Group Test for Carboxylic Acids
- Functional Group Test for Amines
- Chromatography Principles
- Crystallization Principles
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