NEP BASED

SYLLABUS AND REGULATIONS

FOR

B.Sc. (Honors) CHEMISTRY

[1 TO 4 SEMESTERS]

[AFFILIATED COLLEGES]

[FOR THE YEAR 2023-24 ONWARDS]

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
PUDUCHERRY - 605 014
 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
UG BOS in CHEMISTRY

TITLES: B.Sc. Chemistry – 3 Yrs (or) B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry – 4 Yrs

[With Chemistry major and 2 minors – Physics & Mathematics /
Botany / Zoology (any one of the three)]

REGULATIONS

1. Learning outcomes/Employability/Skill focus of the Programme:

1. On completion of the course, students can design and carry out scientific experiments and
also accurately record and analyze the data/results of such experiments. They can explain
why chemistry is an integral activity for addressing environmental problems.
2. Graduates of B.Sc. Chemistry may pursue a career path in pharmaceuticals, food and
beverage companies, cosmetics companies, oil and petroleum companies, mineral
companies, chemical manufacturing companies, clinical facilities etc.
3. They may get placed as a process chemist, industrial chemist, agricultural chemist,
analytical chemist, clinical biochemist, cosmetic chemist, chemical analyst, or a chemistry
teacher.
4. Students can develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning
as applied to scientific problems. They can develop ability to communicate the results of
scientific work in oral, written, and electronic formats to both scientific community and
the public community at large.
5. Students will acquire skills to explore new areas of research in chemistry and allied fields
of science and technology.

2. Titles of the Certificates/Diplomas for exiting students (2 to 3 Certificates/Diplomas based

on specialized internship undergone by the students)

1. Certificate in Chemistry
2. Diploma in Chemistry
3. B.Sc. Chemistry
4. B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

3. Value-added certificate/skill certification/certificates based on Indian Traditional Knowledge

1. Understanding India
2. Environmental Science/Education
3. Health & Wellness, Yoga Education, Sports, and Fitness
4. Digital and Technological Solutions
4. Basic Eligibility for Admission of Students (Required subjects at +2 level and % of Marks)

1. Chemistry with minimum of 60% marks at +2 level

2. Physics and Mathematics subjects are mandatory at +2 level who are opting for
Mathematics and Physics minor
3. Physics and Biology subjects are mandatory at +2 level who are opting for
Zoology/Botany and Physics minor

5. Total number of Teachers required to handle different subjects (along with their
qualification/specialization)

Sl. No of faculty members Qualifications Specialization

Cadre
No required Required Required
1. As per UGC As per UGC
Professors As per UGC Guideline
Guideline Guideline
2. Associated Professor 7 for 3 years B.Sc. course As per UGC Chemistry
3. Assistant professor + 2 for 4th year B.Sc.(Hons.) Regulations
4. Tutors/Teaching
Assistants/Lab 1 As per UGC Chemistry
Demonstrators Regulations
5. As per UGC
Technical Staff 1 Science
Regulations

6. Bridge courses to be organized for other Disciplinary students (Max 10 sessions with zero
credits)
NIL

7. Number of classrooms, number of Science/Engineering/Computer Labs and Equipment

Required for each lab (including English Lab and ICT Labs for conducting Practicals/Number
of computers/Computer labs required)

S. No. Class Rooms Labs

1. Major Chemistry Lab –2 Nos.
4 Nos.
2. Minor Chemistry Lab – 1 No.
(I, II, III, and IV year class rooms)
3. Project Chemistry Lab – 1 No.

8. Software or Databases for conduct Computer Lab practicals/major stores for science labs:

1. Computers required: 4 Nos (For project work &report preparation)

2. Windows Operating System
3. MS Office Software
3. Anti-Virus Software
4. CHEM DRAW software
9. Lab running Expenses/Stores:
a) Budget for conducting Science labs --- Rs. 1,00,000 per year
b) Budget for conducting Engineering practicals: --- NA
c) Budget for computer lab running expenses: --- Rs. 10,000 (for computer
maintenance)
d) Budget for conducting IVs/Field works/ Internships, etc. --- Rs. 50,000 per year

10. List of basic Text Books for the entire course (At least one per subject)
a) List of Basic textbooks (for all subjects) --- As per the references cited in the syllabus
b) List of Journals to be Subscribed --- As per the references cited in the syllabus
c) List of Magazines/Newspaper needed --- As per the references cited in the syllabus
d) Approximate Library Budget --- Rs. 50,000 per year

11. Essential knowledge/Skills required: (Maths/Basic Computer knowledge/Coding/English

communication/Programming skills/Typing, etc.)

Mathematics, Basic Computer Knowledge and chemistry practical skills

12. List of Major/Minor and other courses

Major Courses (Compulsory) Credits

1. General Chemistry-I
2.General Chemistry-II
3. Inorganic Chemistry-I
4. Physical Chemistry-I
5. Organic Chemistry-I
6. Physical Chemistry-II
7. Basic Analytical Chemistry
8. Inorganic Chemistry-II
9. Organic Chemistry-II
10. Organic Chemistry Practical
3 Year UG
11. Analytical Chemistry 4
12. Polymer Chemistry/Green Methods in Chemistry (Any one of the two)
13. Industrial Chemicals and Environment/ Organometallic, Bioinorganic
Chemistry & Polynuclear hydrocarbons (Any one of the two)
14. Analytical Chemistry Practical
15. Summer Internship
16. Inorganic Chemistry-III
17. Organic Chemistry-III
18. Physical Chemistry-III
 1. Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
2. Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
4 Year UG
Hons. in 3. Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
place of 4. Computational Chemistry 4
Research 5. Molecular modeling and Drug Design
Project
6. Manipulation of Organic molecules
7. Environmental Chemistry
Minor Disciplinary Courses (students may choose any one stream)

1. Basic Chemistry-I
2. Basic Chemistry Practical-I
3.Basic Chemistry-II
4. Basic Chemistry Practical-II
5. Business Skills for Chemists/Analytical and Clinical Biochemistry
Chemistry (Any one of the two)
4
6. Applied Chemistry/Applications of Computer in Chemistry (Any one
of the two)
7. Introduction to Green Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Any one
of the two)
8. Chemistry in Agriculture/Food and Medicinal Chemistry (Any one of
the two)
Other Courses
Multidisciplinary Course (MDC)
S.No Category Title of Theory Credits
1. Natural Science
2. Physical Science Chemistry in Everyday Life (or)
3
Essentials of Chemistry
3. Social Science
Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)
S.No Category List of Courses Credits
A. Basic Language& Literature 2
I. English B. Functional Language 2
C. Spoken communication 2
A. Basic Language & Literature 2
II. Indian Language B. Functional Language 2
C. Spoken communication 2
13. Students Activities: (Project work/Internships/Field Studies/Tours/Training/Programs
required to be conducted)

1. Project Work
2. Internships
3. Field Studies
4. Industrial Visit
5. Training program
6. Workshops

14. Breakup Evaluation/Passing Minimum:

Break up of Internal Assessment marks:
Total Internal Assessment mark for a theory subject is 25 marks.
The breakup is:

a) Mid Semester Exam (one) 20 Marks

b) Percentage of Attendance 5 Marks

Total 25 marks

Method of Exam: Tests/Quizzes/Presentations/assignments/projects reports/etc,

Internal Assessment marks for Practicals/Project work/Internships subjects:
The break up is as follows:
a) Observation note/Demo note/ 20 Marks
Work dairy

b) Practical Record/Internship Report 30 Marks

Total 50 marks

End-Semester pattern of QP:

The breakup of end semester marks:
a) Theory subjects (Sec A, Sec B and Sec C pattern
75 marks
with Questions from all units of syllabus)

b) Practical/Internship Project Work subjects

50 marks
(Based on Practical Exams/ Presentation/Viva)
15. Entry/Exit Specifications (Basic eligibility/Subjects studied)

1. Certificate in Major Disciplinary course for exiting students after 1 year with no arrears
provided that they undergo 4 credits Internship during Summer Vacation in the given
stream of skill training.

2. UG Diploma in Major Disciplinary course for exiting students after 2 years with no
arrears provided that they complete 4 Cr Summer Internship for 45 Days.

3. A Bachelor Degree in Major Disciplinary course after completing 3 Years (6 Semesters)

of Programme of Study without any arrears.

4. A 4 year Bachelor Degree with Honors after completion of 8 Semesters (4 Years) of

Programme of Study and a Research Project in final semester or 3 theory papers in lieu
of Research Project, without any arrears.

Passing Minimum: The passing minimum is 40% marks (Internal Assessment + End semester
put together)

16. Approved list of SWAYAN/MOOCS courses (for substituting the courses)/(Maximum

number of credits Transferable) :
NIL

17. List of value-added courses/certificates/Diploma co-exists with the main program and add-
ons to be completed by students for qualifying for the degree:

1. Understanding India
2. Environmental Studies
3. Health & Wellness, Yoga Education, Sports, and Fitness:
4. Digital Technologies

18. List of Institutions/organizations to collaborate for joint degree/dual degree/training

arrangement under internationalization of education:
NIL
19. Field of specializations for which Professors of practice needed to be invited :
NIL
20. Evaluation procedure of Research Project Report at the VIII semester of UG (Hons) degree:

Internal External
Project Report Submission 40% 40%
Project Presentation/Viva 10% 10%
Total 50% 50%
 B.Sc.ChemistryCurriculum (4 years / 3 years)

NEP COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester-wise Course & Credit Distribution Scheme

Semester I (20Credits)

Theory/
Hrs of
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits
Teaching
Other
Major Disciplinary
Course -1 UCHMJ 1101 General Chemistry-I T 4 5

Mathematics-I / Zoology-I /
Minor Disciplinary
* Botany-I (anyone of the three) T 4 5
Course -1
Course from other department
(Natural Science / Physical
Science / Humanities & Social
Multi-Disciplinary
* science) T 3 4
Course -1
(anyone of the three in each
semester)

Ability Enhancement
* English or Indian Languages T 2 4
Course -1
Skill Enhancement
UCHSE 1100 General Chemistry Practical P 3 4
Course -1
Value Added Course I * VAC-1 Environmental Studies T 2 4

Value Added Course II * VAC-2 -Understanding India T 2 4

Total 20 30

* Other Department Courses – Course Code to be given by the respective Boards.

 Semester II (20 Credits)
Theory/
Course Title of the Course Hrs of
Course Code Practical/ Credits
Teaching
Other
Major Disciplinary UCHMJ 1201 General Chemistry-II T 5
Course -2 4
Minor Disciplinary Mathematics-II / Zoology-II /
* T 4 5
Course -2 Botany-II(anyone of the three)
Course from other department
(Natural Science / Physical
Multi-Disciplinary * Science / Humanities& Social T 3 4
Course -2
Science) (anyone of the three
in each semester)
Ability Enhancement
* English or Indian Languages T 2 4
Course -2
Skill Enhancement
UCHSE 1200 Inorganic Chemistry Practical P 3 4
Course -2
VAC-3 – Health &Wellness /
Value Added Course III * Yoga Education, Sports & T 2 4
Fitness
Value Added Course IV * VAC-4 – Digital Technologies T 2 4
Total 20 30

Semester III (20 Credits)

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching

Major Disciplinary
UCHMJ 2101 Inorganic Chemistry-I T 4 5
Course -3

Major Disciplinary
UCHMJ 2102 Physical Chemistry-I T 4 5
Course -4

Minor Disciplinary
* Physics-I T 4 5
Course -3
Course from other department
(Natural Science / Physical
Multi-Disciplinary * Science / Humanities& social
Course -3 science) T 3 4
(anyone of the three in each
semester)
Ability Enhancement
* English or Indian Languages T 2 4
Course -3

Skill Enhancement UCHSE 2100 Physical Chemistry Practical P 3 4

Course -3
Total 20 27
* Other Department Courses – Course Code to be given by the respective Boards.
 Semester IV (20 Credits)

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching
Major Disciplinary Course
UCHMJ 2201 Organic Chemistry-I T 4 5
-5
Major Disciplinary
UCHMJ 2202 Physical Chemistry-II T 4 5
Course -6
Major Disciplinary
Course -7 UCHMJ 2203 Basic Analytical Chemistry T 4 5

Minor Disciplinary
* Physics-II T 4 5
Course -4
Ability Enhancement
* English or Indian Languages T 2 4
Course -4

Project / Internship - I UCHWP 2200 Winter Project/ Internship O 2 6

Total 20 30

Semester V (20 Credits)

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching
Major Disciplinary
UCHMJ 3101 Inorganic Chemistry-II T 4 5
Course -8
Major Disciplinary
Course -9 UCHMJ 3102 Organic Chemistry-II T 4 5
Major Disciplinary
Course -10 UCHMJ 3100 Organic Chemistry Practical P 4 5

Minor Disciplinary Course -5 Course from any other science

* T 4 5
department

Skill Development
UCHSD3100 MJD15: Summer Internship O 4 6
Course -1
Total 20 26

* Other Department Courses – Course Code to be given by the respective Boards.

 Semester VI (20 Credits)

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching
Major Disciplinary
Course -11 UCHMJ 3201 Analytical Chemistry T 4 5

UCHMJ 3202 Polymer Chemistry

Major Disciplinary T 4 5
Course -12
(any one of the two) UCHMJ 3203 Green Methods in Chemistry
Industrial Chemicals and
Major Disciplinary UCHMJ 3204 Environment
Course -13 T 4 5
Organometallic, Bioinorganic
UCHMJ 3205 Chemistry & Polynuclear
(any one of the two)
hydrocarbons
Major Disciplinary
UCHMJ 3200 Analytical Chemistry Practical P 4 5
Course -14

Minor Disciplinary Course from any other science

*
Course -6 department T 4 5

Total 20 25

Semester VII (20 Credits)

Theory/
Course Code Hrs of
Course Title of the Course Practical/ Credits
Other Teaching
Major Disciplinary
Course -16 UCHMJ 4101 Inorganic Chemistry-III T 4 5
Major Disciplinary Course -17
UCHMJ 4102 Organic Chemistry-III T 4 5

Major Disciplinary
Course -18 UCHMJ 4103 Physical Chemistry-III T 4 5

Minor Disciplinary Course from any other science

Course -7 * T 4 5
department
Minor Disciplinary Course from any other science T 4 5
Course -8 *
department
Total 20 25

* Other Department Courses – Course Code to be given by the respective Boards.

 Semester VIII (20 Credits)

Theory/
Practical/ Hrs of
Course Course Code Title of the Course Credits
Other Teaching
Major Disciplinary
Course -19 UCHMJ 4201 Supramolecular Chemistry T 4 5
UCHMJ 4202 Essentials of Nano Chemistry
(any one of the three) UCHMJ 4203 Pericyclic & Organic Photo
Chemistry
Major Disciplinary UCHMJ 4204 Research Methodology
Course -20 T 4 5
UCHMJ 4205 Natural Products &
(any one of the three) Heterocyclic Compounds
UCHMJ 4206 Retrosynthetic Analysis

Research Project UCHRP 4200 Research Project O 12 15

[OR] [OR] [OR]

Major Disciplinary UCHMJ 4207 1. Advanced Topics in

Courses -21, 22, 23 Inorganic Chemistry
UCHMJ 4208 2. Advanced Topics in
(any three out of seven) Organic Chemistry
UCHMJ 4209 3. Advanced Topics in
T 12 15
Physical Chemistry
4. Computational Chemistry (4 credits (5 hrs. each)
UCHMJ 4210 each)

UCHMJ 4211 5. Molecular modeling

and Drug Design
UCHMJ 4212 6. Manipulation of Or-
ganic molecules
UCHMJ 4213 7. Environmental Chem-
istry
Total 20 30

Note: Research Methodology is compulsory if Research Project is opted.

*Other Department Courses – Course Code to be given by the respective Boards.

 Semester-wise Chemistry Course Structure and Scheme
For Under Graduate Students of Other Departments

(Minor Disciplinary & Multi Disciplinary Courses in CHEMISTRY)

Semester I

Theory/ Hrs of
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical Credits Teaching
Minor Disciplinary UCHMI 1101 Basic Chemistry-I T 4 5
Course -1
Multi-Disciplinary Course UCHMD 01 Chemistry in Everyday Life
(any one of the two)
T 3 4
UCHMD 02 Essentials of Chemistry

Semester II

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching
Minor Disciplinary
UCHMI 1200 Basic Chemistry Practical-I P 4 5
Course -2
Multi-Disciplinary
UCHMD 01 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Course
(any one of the two) T 3 4
UCHMD 02 Essentials of Chemistry

Semester III

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching
Minor Disciplinary Course -
UCHMI 2101 Basic Chemistry-II T 4 5
3
Multi-Disciplinary UCHMD 01 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Course T 3 4
(any one of the two) UCHMD 02 Essentials of Chemistry

Note:Multi-Disciplinary courses in chemistry are common for all the three semesters
 Semester IV

Theory/
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits Hrs of
Other Teaching
Minor Disciplinary
UCHMI 2200 Basic Chemistry Practical-II P 4 5
Course -4

Semester V

Theory/
Hrs of
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits
Teaching
Other
UCHMI 3101 Business Skills for Chemists
Minor Disciplinary Course -5
T 4 5
(any one of the two) Analytical and Clinical
UCHMI 3102
Biochemistry

Semester VI

Theory/
Hrs of
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits
Teaching
Other

Minor Disciplinary UCHMI 3201 AppliedChemistry

Course -6 T 4 5
(any one of the two) Applications of Computer in
UCHMI 3202
Chemistry

Semester VII

Theory/
Hrs of
Course Course Code Title of the Course Practical/ Credits
Teaching
Other
Introduction to Green
UCHMI 4101
Minor Disciplinary Course -7 Chemistry
T 4 5
(any one of the two)
UCHMI 4102 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
UCHMI 4103
Minor Disciplinary Chemistry in Agriculture
Course -8 T 4 5
UCHMI 4104
(any one of the two) Food and Medicinal Chemistry
 I Year – Semester-I
GENERAL CHEMISTRY – I

Learning Objectives:
 To study about atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure
 To learn the fundamentals of organic chemistry
 To understand stereochemistry and gaseous state
 To study about gaseous state and kinetic molecular model

Leaning Outcomes:
 Learn the atomic structure, wave particle duality of matter, bonding, and molecular
structures
 Understand fundamental concepts in organic chemistry
 Learn the structure, shape and reactivity of organic molecules and stereochemistry
 Understand the kinetic molecular model of a gas and the behaviour of real gases

Unit – I: Atomic Structure (12 Hours)

Review of: Bohr’s theory and its limitations, dual behaviour of matter and radiation, de
Broglie’s relation, Heisenberg Uncertainty principle. Hydrogen atom spectra. Need of a new
approach to Atomic structure.

Quantum mechanics: Time independent Schrodinger equation and meaning of various terms
in it. Significance of ψ and ψ2, Schrödinger equation for hydrogen atom. Radial and angular
parts of the hydronic wave functions (atomic orbitals) andtheir variations for 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p
and 3d orbitals (Only graphical representation). Radial and angular nodes and their significance.
Radial distribution functions and the concept of the most probable distance with special
reference to 1s and 2s atomic orbitals. Significance of quantum numbers, orbital angular
momentum quantum numbers ml and ms. Shapes of s, p and d atomic orbitals, nodal planes.
Spin quantum number (s) and magnetic spin quantum number (ms).

Unit II: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (12 Hours)

Ionic Bonding: General characteristics of ionic bonding. Energy considerations in ionic
bonding, Lattice energy and solvation energy and their importance in the context of stability
and solubility of ionic compounds. Statement of Born-Landé equation for calculation of lattice
energy, Born-Haber cycle and its applications, polarizing power and polarizability. Fajan’s
rules, ionic character in covalent compounds, bond moment, dipole moment and percentage
ionic character.

Covalent bonding:VB Approach: Shapes of some inorganic molecules and ions on the basis of
VSEPR and hybridization with the following examples – BeCl2, BF3, NH3, SF4, PCl5, SF6 –
Concept of resonance and resonating structures in various inorganic compounds.
MO Approach: Rules for the LCAO method, bonding and anti-bonding MOs and their
characteristics for s-s, s-p and p-p combinations of atomic orbitals, MO treatment of
homonuclear diatomic molecules of O2 and N2 and heteronuclear diatomic molecules such as
CO, NO and NO+. Comparison of VB and MO approaches.
Unit III: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (12 Hours)
Physical Effects, Electronic Displacements: Inductive Effect, Electromeric Effect, Resonance
and Hyperconjugation. Cleavage of Bonds: Homolysis and Heterolysis.
Structure, shape and reactivity of organic molecules: Nucleophiles and electrophiles. Reactive
Intermediates: Carbocations, Carbanions and free radicals.
Strength of organic acids and bases: Comparative study with emphasis on factors affecting pK
values. Aromaticity: Benzenoids and Hückel’s rule.
Introduction to types of organic reactions: Addition, Elimination and Substitution reactions.
Unit IV: Stereochemistry (12 Hours)
Conformations with respect to ethane, butane and cyclohexane. Interconversion of Wedge
Formula, Newmann, Sawhorse and Fischer representations. Concept of chirality (up to two
carbon atoms). Configuration: Geometrical and Optical isomerism; Enantiomerism,
Diastereomerism and Meso compounds). Threo and erythro; D and L; cis - trans nomenclature;
CIP Rules: R/ S (for upto 2 chiral carbon atoms) and E / Z Nomenclature (for upto two C=C
systems).
Unit V: Gaseous State: (12 Hours)
Kinetic molecular model of a gas: Postulates and derivation of the kinetic gas equation -
collision frequency - collision diameter - mean free path and viscosity of gases, including their
temperature and pressure dependence, relation between mean free path and coefficient of
viscosity, calculation of σ from η; variation of viscosity with temperature and pressure.
Maxwell distribution and its use in evaluating molecular velocities (average, root mean square
and most probable) and average kinetic energy, law of equipartition of energy, degree of
freedom and molecular basis of heat capacities.
Behaviour of real gases: Deviations from ideal gas behaviour, compressibility factor, Z and its
variation with pressure and temperature for different gases. Causes of deviation from ideal
behaviour. van der Waals equation of state, its derivation and application in explaining real gas
behaviour, calculation of Boyle temperature. Isotherms of real gases and their comparison with
van der Waals isotherms, continuity of states, critical state, relation between critical constants
and van der Waals constants, law of corresponding states.
Reference Books:
• Lee, J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry ELBS, 1991.
• Cotton, F.A., Wilkinson, G. &Gaus, P.L. Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3 rd Ed., Wiley, 2007
• Douglas, B.E., McDaniel, D.H. & Alexander, J.J. Concepts and Models in
Inorganic Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
• Huheey, J.E., Keiter, E.A., Keiter, R.L. &Medhi, O.K. Inorganic Chemistry:
Principles of Structure and Reactivity, Pearson Education India, 2006.
• Graham Solomon, T.W., Fryhle, C.B. &Dnyder, S.A. Organic Chemistry,
John Wiley &Sons (2014).
• McMurry, J.E. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 7th Ed. Cengage Learning India Edition, 2013.
• Sykes, P. A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Orient Longman, New Delhi (1988).
• Eliel, E.L. Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds, Tata McGraw Hill education, 2000.
• Finar, I.L. Organic Chemistry (1964) (Vol. I & II), E.L.B.S.
• Morrison, R.T. & Boyd, R.N. Organic Chemistry, Pearson, 2010.
• Bahl, A. &Bahl, B.S. Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand, 2010.
• Puri B.R., Sharma L.R. and Kalia K.C. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, Milestone, 2020.
• Arun Bahl, Bahl, B.S. and Tuli G.D. Essentials of Physical Chemistry, S. Chand & Co, 2012.
• Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula, Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 9th Ed., Oxford University Press, 1993.
• Puri B.R., Sharma L.R. and Pathania M.S. Principles ofof Physical Chemistr, Vishal
Publishing Co., 2008.
SEC–1
Course Code: UCHSE 1100 Credits: 3

I Year – Semester-I
GENERAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

Learning Objectives:

To learn how to carry out quanititative analysis of materials by volumetric analysis

Leaning Outcomes:

Able to do different types of titrations and analyze quantitatively the given sample
using the technique of volumetric analysis

Volumetric Analysis

1. Preparation of standard solutions of different Molarities and Normalities.

2. Estimation of sodium carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate present in a mixture.
3. Estimation of oxalic acid by preparing standard FAS and titrating it with KMnO 4.
4. Estimation of Fe2+ by preparing standard FAS and using KMnO4 link solution.
5. Estimation of water of crystallization in Mohr’s salt by titrating with KMnO 4.
6. Estimation of Fe (II) ions by titrating it with K2Cr2O7 using internal indicator.
7. Estimation of K2Cr2O7 iodometricallyby preparing standard K2Cr2O7 and linkNa2S2O3.
8. Estimation of Cu (II) ions iodometricallyby preparing standard CuSO 4 and link Na2S2O3.
9. Determination of Magnesium or Zinc using EDTA
10. Determination of Hardness of water

Reference Books:
• Svehla, G. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Pearson Education, 2012.
• Mendham, J. Vogel’s Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Pearson, Vogel, A.I., Tatchell, A.R.,
Furnis, B.S., Hannaford, A.J. &Smith, P.W.G.,2009.
Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Prentice-Hall, 5th edition, 1996.
• Mann, F.G. & Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry Orient-Longman, 1960.
Major 2 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMJ 1201

I Year - Semester - II

GENERAL CHEMISTRY-II
Learning Objectives:
 To study chemical energetics
 To understand the Chemical Equilibrium, Ionic Equilibria
 To understand the principles of qualitative inorganic analysis
 To study aboutaliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
Leaning Outcomes:
 Learn the important principles of thermochemistry and third law of thermodynamics
 Understand chemical equilibrium and ionic equilibria
 Study the Principles of solubility and Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
 Learn in detail about aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons

Unit I: Chemical Energetics (12 Hours)

Review of thermodynamics and the Laws of Thermodynamics.

Important principles and definitions of thermochemistry; concept of standard state and standard
enthalpies of formations, integral and differential enthalpies of solution and dilution.
Calculation of bond energy, bond dissociation energy and resonance energy from
thermochemical data. Variation of enthalpy of a reaction with temperature – Kirchhoff’s
equation.
Third law of thermodynamics: Statement of third law; concept of residual entropy; Nernst heat
theorem; Evaluation of absolute entropy from heat capacity data.

Unit II: Chemical Equilibrium & Ionic Equilibria: (12 Hours)

Free energy change in a chemical reaction. Thermodynamic derivation of the law of chemical
equilibrium. Distinction between ΔG and ΔGo, Le Chatelier’s principle. Relationships between
Kp, Kc and Kx for reactions involving ideal gases.
Strong, moderate and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, factors affecting degree of
ionization, ionization constant and ionic product of water. Ionization of weak acids and bases,
pH scale, common ion effect. Salt hydrolysis-calculation of hydrolysis constant, degree of
hydrolysis and pH for different salts. Buffer solutions. Solubility and solubility product of
sparingly soluble salts – applications of solubility product principle.

UNIT-III: Principles of Qualitative Inorganic Analysis (12 Hrs)

(a)Principles of solubility – solubility product – factors affecting solubility –temperature,
solvent, common ion effect, effect of complex formation – Separation of metal ions based on
solubility differences – sulphide separations. Applications of solubility product principle in
qualitative and quantitative analysis.Standard semi micro procedure of identifying common
anions and cations in a mixture containing two salts. Spot tests for common cations. Interfering
radicals – reason for their interference and method of their removal.
(b)Techniques of separation and purification of mixtures -gravity and suction filtration –
centrifugation- drying techniques-melting point and boiling point determinations.
Unit IV: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (12 Hours)

Alkanes:Preparation – Catalytic hydrogenation, Wurtz reaction, Kolbe’s synthesis, from

Grignard reagent. Reactions: Free radical Substitution: Halogenation.
Cycloalkanes: Preparation by Dieckman condensation & Baeyer’s strain theory.
Conformational analysis of mono- and di-substituted cyclohexanes.
Alkenes:Preparation – Elimination reactions: Dehydration of alcohols and
dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides (Saytzeff’s rule); cis-alkenes (Partial catalytic
hydrogenation) and trans-alkenes (Birch reduction). Reactions: cis-addition (alkaline KMnO4)
and trans-addition (bromine), addition of HX (Markownikoff’s and anti-Markownikoff’s
addition), hydration, ozonolysis, oxymecuration-demercuration, hydroboration-oxidation.
Alkynes:Preparation of acetylene from CaC2 and conversion into higher alkynes by
dehalogenation of tetra halides and dehydrohalogenation of vicinal-dihalides.
Reactions: Formation of metal acetylides, addition of bromine and alkaline KMnO4, ozonolysis
and oxidation with hot alkaline KMnO4.

Unit V: Aromatic Hydrocarbons (12 Hours)

Preparation (Case benzene): from phenol, by decarboxylation, from acetylene, from benzene
sulphonic acid.
Reactions: (Case benzene): Electrophilic substitution: nitration, halogenation and sulphonation.
Friedel-Craft’s reaction (alkylation and acylation) (up to 4 carbons on benzene). Side chain
oxidation of alkyl benzenes (up to 4 carbons on benzene).
Activating and deactivating substituents. Orientation and ortho-para ratio. Addition reactions of
benzene - Birch reduction.
Reference Books:
 Huheey, J.E., Keiter, E.A., Keiter, R. L., Medhi, O.K. Inorganic Chemistry, Principles
of Structure and Reactivity, Pearson Education 2006.
 Lee, J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons.
 Graham Solomon, T.W., Fryhle, C.B. &Dnyder, S.A. Organic Chemistry, John Wiley
& Sons (2014).
 McMurry, J.E. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 7th Ed. Cengage Learning India
Edition, 2013.
 Arun Bahl and Bahl, B.S. Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., 2012.
 Arun Bahl, Bahl, B.S. and Tuli G.D. Essentials of Physical Chemistry, S. Chand & Co,
2012.
 Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula, Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 9th Ed., Oxford University
Press.
 Puri B.R., Sharma L.R. and Pathania M.S. Principles of of Physical Chemistr, Vishal
Publishing Co., 2008.
 Hari Jeevan Arnikar, Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry, Revised 4th Ed., New Age Inter-
national Publishing, 1995.
SEC-2
Course Code: UCHSE 1200 Credits: 3

I Year – Semester-II
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

Learning Objectives:
To learn how to systematically identify cations and anions present in the given
inorganic mixture.
Leaning Outcomes:
Able to identify cations and anions present in the given inorganic mixture, following a
systematic semi micro analytical technique and also learns how to eliminate the
interfering anion.

Inorganic Semi-micro qualitative Analysis

Systematic semi-micro qualitative analysis of inorganic mixtures - not more than four ionic
species (two anions and two cations, excluding insoluble salts) out of which one anion being an
interfering radical:
Cations: Lead, antimony, arsenic, tin, bismuth, cadmium, copper, aluminium, chromium, iron,
manganese, zinc, nickel, cobalt, calcium, strontium, barium, magnesium, potassium and
ammonium.

Anions: Carbonate, sulphide, chloride, bromide, iodide, sulphate, nitrate, phosphate, borate,
oxalate, acetate and fluoride.
(using H2S or other methods. Spot tests should be carried out wherever feasible).

(Combination of mixtures forming insoluble salts should be avoided)

Reference Books:
1. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Svehla, G. Pearson Education, 2012.
2. An advanced course in Practical Chemistry, Nad, A. K., Mahapatra, B., Ghoshal, A.,
3rd ed., New Central Book Agency: Kolkata, 2007.
3. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Mendham, J., Denney, R. C.,
Barnes, J. D., Thomas, M.,Sivasankar, B., 6th ed.; Pearson Education Ltd: New Delhi,
2000.
Major 3 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMJ 2101

II Year - Semester - III

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY-I

Learning Objectives:
 To learn the chemistry ofhydrogen, hydrides, and s-block elements
 To study in detail aboutp-Block Elements
 To know the theories of acids, bases & non-aqueous solvents
 To learnNuclear Chemistry
Leaning Outcomes:
 Get knowledge about the chemistry of hydrogen, hydrides and s-block elements
 Understand the chemistry ofp-Block Elements
 Know the theories of acids, bases & non-aqueous solvents
 Learn important concepts of nuclear chemistry

Unit -I: Hydrogen, Hydrides, and s-block elements (12 Hrs)

Hydrogen-Isotopes, ortho- and para-hydrogens. Hydrides: ionic, covalent, metallic and
interstitial hydrides, Hydrogen bonding.
Alkali metals: Introduction, halides, oxides and hydroxides, salts of oxo-acids, aqueous
solution chemistry, complexes and organometallic compounds.
Alkaline Earth metals: Introduction, halides, oxides and hydroxides, salts of oxo-acids, aqueous
solution chemistry, complexes and organometallic compounds.

UNIT-II: p-Block elements –I (Boron, Carbon and Nitrogen group) (12 Hrs)
(a) General characteristics of Boron group elements - Diagonal relationship between B and Si.
Hydrides of Boron – preparation, properties and structure of Diborane. Boron Nitride, Borazine,
Sodium Borohydride and Lithium Aluminium hydride,Boric acid
(b) General characteristics of carbon group elements – Allotropy of carbon, structure of
Diamond and Graphite, catenation, fullerenes. Fluorochlorocarbons, silicates and carbides.
c) General characteristics of Nitrogen group elements. Allotropy of phosphorus, oxides
(N2O,NO2, N2O3,N2O5,P2 O3,P2O5) and Acids of Nitrogen (HNO2,HNO3) & Phosphorus (H3
PO3,H3 PO4,H4 P2O7). Preparation and Structure and uses of Hydrazine, Hydrazoic acid and
Hydroxylamine.

UNIT-III: p-Block elements –II(Oxygen, Halogens and noble gases group) (12 Hrs)
(a) General characteristics of Oxygen group. Allotropy of sulphur - oxides, halides, oxyhalides
of sulphur.Oxyacids (H2SO4.H2SO3,H2S2O7) of sulphur.Persulphuric acids, Dithionic and
Thiosulphuricacid (structure, preparation and properties).
(b) General characteristics of halogen group elements, Oxides and oxoacids of halogens,
Relative strength of oxo acids of the halogens, inter halogen compounds, Pseudo halogens,
Electro positive character of iodine.
c) Chemistry of noble gases:- Position in the periodic table. Occurrence- isolation and
separation of noble gases from atmosphere. Physical properties of noble gases, flurides-
oxyflurides and oxides of xenon (preparation, properties and structure). Applications of noble
gases.

UNIT-IV: Acids, Bases &Non-aqueous Solvents (12 Hrs)

(a) Acids and Bases-Bronsted acids and bases: Lewis acids and bases: definitions, strengths, representa-
tive Lewis acids, heterogeneous acid-base reactions.
Hard & soft acids & bases (HSAB) : Classification, Pearson's HSAB concept, acid base-
strength& hardness and softness.
(b) Physical properties of a solvent, Types of solvents and their general characteristics.
Reactions in non-aqueous solvents with reference to liquid NH3 and liquid SO2, THF and
Dioxan.

UNIT-V: Nuclear Chemistry (12 Hrs)

Nuclear forces- atomic mass unit- packingfraction – mass defect and binding energy of the nu-
cleus.Stability of nuclei. Nuclear models- the liquid drop model. Nuclear reactions- nuclear
fission- fission of uranium- nuclear reactors- types- importance of thorium in India’s nucle-
ar energy production. Nuclear fusion.Radio activity- natural radio activity- rate of radio activity
disintegration – half life period- transmutation of elements- group displacement law- radio ac-
tive decay series.Isotopes-separation of isotopes - applications of isotopes in analytical chemis-
try, medicine, and in reaction mechanism - Carbon dating - Neutron activation analysis.
Reference Books:
1. Cotton, F.A., Wilkinson, G. &Gaus, P.L. Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3 rd Ed., Wiley.
2. Douglas, B.E., McDaniel, D.H. & Alexander, J.J. Concepts and Models in Inorganic
Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Puri B.R., Sharma L.R. and Kalia K.C. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, Mile-
stone
4. Huheey, J.E., Keiter, E.A., Keiter, R. L., Medhi, O.K. Inorganic Chemistry, Princi-
ples of Structure and Reactivity, Pearson Education 2006.
5. Lee, J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons.
6. HariJeevanArnikar, Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry, Revised 4th Ed., New Age In-
ternational Publishing, 1995.
7. Rodgers, G.E. Inorganic & Solid State Chemistry, Cengage Learning India Ltd.,
2008. Miessler, G. L. & Donald, A. Tarr. Inorganic Chemistry 4th Ed., Pearson,
2010.
8. Atkin, P. Shriver & Atkins’ Inorganic Chemistry 5 th Ed. Oxford University Press
(2010).
Major 4 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMJ 2102

II Year – Semester - III

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – I
Learning Objectives:
 To Study the Solid State and X-ray diffraction studies.
 To understand the Chemical Kinetics
 To know about the topics Catalysis, Adsorption and Photochemistry.
 To study aboutDilute Solutions and Colligative Properties.
 To learn about the Phase Equilibrium.
Learning Outcomes:
 Learn the Solid State and X-ray diffraction studies.
 Understand the kinetics of chemical reactions
 Study the Catalysis, Adsorption and Photochemistry.
 Know about the Dilute Solutions and Colligative Properties.
 Understand the Phase Equilibrium.
UNIT – I Solid State (12 Hours)
(a) Definition of Space lattice , Unit cell , Laws of crystallography –
(i) Law of constancy of interfacial angles
(ii) Law of rationality of indices
(iii) Law of symmetry,symmetry elements in crystals
(b) X-ray diffraction by crystals -– Derivation of Bragg’s equation. Determination of
structures of NaCl,CsCl, KCl, (Laue’s method and powder method).
UNIT-II Chemical Kinetics (12 Hours)

Rate and specific reaction rate; Factors influencing the rate of reaction-concentration,
temperature, pressure, catalyst, solvent and light; Order and Molecularity of reactions;
Derivation of rate constants-zero, first and second order (with equal and unequal concentrations)
reactions; Half-life period; Pseudo order reactions; Determination of order of reactions-
differential method, method of integration and method of half-life period.
Effect of temperature on reaction rate; Arrhenius equation; Activation energy and its
significance; Theory of reactions-Collision theory and Transition state theory.
UNIT-III Catalysis, Adsorption and Photochemistry (12 Hours)
(a) Catalysis
Catalyst and catalysis: Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis with examples; Acid-base
catalysis with examples; Enzyme catalysis-general characteristics; Auto catalysis; Derivation of
Michaelis-Menten constant. Theories of catalysis-intermediate compound formation theory and
adsorption theory.
(b) Adsorption
Adsorption-physisorption and chemisorptions; Factors influencing adsorption; Adsorption
Isotherms-Freundlich, Langmuir and BET theories. Application of adsorptions.
(c) Photochemistry
Difference between thermal and photochemical reactions; Laws of photochemistry-Grothus-
Drapper and Stark-Einstein laws; Jablonski diagram; qualitative description of fluorescence
and phosphorescence; Non-radiative processes –internal conversion and inter system crossing;
Quantum yield.

UNIT-IV Dilute Solutions and Colligative Properties (12 Hours)

Method of expressing concentrations of solutions; dilute solutions; colligative properties;

Raoult’s law; relative lowering of vapour pressure; Molecular weight determination; Law of
osmatic pressure; determination molecular weight by osmatic pressure; elevation of boiling
point and depression of freezing point; thermodynamic derivation of the relation between
molecular weight and elevation of boiling point and the relation between molecular weight and
depression of freezing point.

UNIT-V Phase Equilibrium (12 Hours)

Definition of Phase, Component and Degrees of Freedom; Derivation of Gibb’s phase rule;
Phase equilibria of one component systems – H2O, CO2 and sulphur systems; Two component
systems – Solid-Liquid equilibria- simple eutectic Bi-Cd and Pb-Ag systems; desilverisation of
lead; Solid solutions-compound formation with congruent melting point (Mg-Zn) and
incongruent melting point (NaCl-H2O and CuSO4-H2O) systems.
Liquid-liquid mixtures-ideal liquid mixtures; Raoult’s and Hendry’s law; non-ideal solutions;
partially miscible liquids-phenol-water; trimethylamine-water and nicotin-water systems.
Lower and upper consolute temperature. Effect of impurity on consolute temperature.
Azeotropes-HCl-H2O and ethanol-water systems.
Nernst distribution law-thermodynamic derivations and applications.

Reference Books
1. S.H. Maron and J.B. Lando, Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry, Macmillan limited,
New York, 1966.
2. B.R. Puri, L.R. Sharma and M.S. Pathania, Principles of Physical Chemistry, 46th Edi-
tion,Vishal Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2013.
3. Gurdeep Raj, Advanced Physical Chemistry, 35th Edition, Goel Publishing House, Mee-
rut, 2009.
4. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 7th edition, Oxford university press, 2001.
5. S.K. Dogra and S. Dogra, Physical Chemistry Through Problems, New age internation-
al, 4th edition 1996.
6. Gilbert. W. Castellan, Physical Chemistry, Narosa publishing house, third edition 1985.
7. Irving M. Klotz and Robert M. Rosenberg, Chemical Thermodynamics, John Wiley and
sons, Inc. 1994.
8. J. Rajaram and J.C. Kuriacose, Thermodynamics, Shoban Lal Nagin Chand and CO.
1986.
9. K. L. Kapoor, A Textbook of Physical chemistry, (volume-2 and 3) Macmillan, India Ltd,
1994.
10. K. Laidler, Chemical Kinetics, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2004.
11. K.K. Sharma and L.K. Sharma, A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, 5th Edition, Vikas
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2012.
12. K.L. Kapoor, Physical Chemistry Vol. 3&5, Macmillan Publishers, Noida, 2004.
13. G.K. Vemula Palli, Physical Chemistry, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1997.
SEC-3 Credits: 3
Course Code: UCHSE 2100
II Year – Semester-III
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
Learning Objectives:
 To learn laboratory experiments in order to understand the concepts of physical changes
in chemistry
 To learn how to determine the enthalpy change, distribution co-efficient and colligative
properties
Leaning Outcomes:
 Demonstrate laboratory skills for safe handling of the equipment and chemicals
 Experiment set-up and recording the data from the experiments applying the principles
learned in physical chemistry theory course

Physical Chemistry Experiments

1. Determination of heat capacity of calorimeter for different volumes.

2. Determination of enthalpy of neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide.
3. Determination of enthalpy of ionization of acetic acid.
4. Determination of molecular mass by Rast’s macro method.
5. Determination of transition temperature of the given substance by thermometric method
(Na2S2O3.5H2O ; SrCl2.6H2O ; CH3COONa.3H2O ; MnCl2.4H2O)
6. Distribution coefficient of iodine between water and carbon tetrachloride.
7. Construction of the phase diagram of a binary system (simple eutectic) using cooling
curves.
8. Determination of the critical solution temperature (CST) and composition of the phenol
water system.
9. Effect of added electrolytes on the miscibility temperature of phenol-water system.
10. Determination of rate constant of acid catalysed hydrolysis of esters at room temperature
11. Determination of pH using quinhydrone electrode
12. Determination of solubility and solubility product using e.m.f measurement

Reference Books:
1. Basic Principles of Practical Chemistry, Venkateswaran V, Veeraswamy R,
Kulandaivelu, A.R., 2nd ed., Sultan Chand, New Delhi, 2012.
2. An advanced course in Practical Chemistry, Nad, A. K., Mahapatra, B., Ghoshal, A.,
3rd ed., New Central Book Agency: Kolkata, 2007.
3. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Svehla, G. Pearson Education, 2012.
4. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Mendham, J., Denney, R. C.,
Barnes, J. D., Thomas, M.,Sivasankar, B., 6th ed.; Pearson Education Ltd: New Delhi,
2000.
5. Practical Organic Chemistry, Manna, A.K., Books and Allied: India, 2018.
6. Vogel’s Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Furniss,B. S., Hannaford, A.
J.,Smith, P. W. G., Tatchell, A.R., 5th ed., Pearson: India,1989.
Major 5 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMJ 2201
II Year – Semester - IV
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – I
Learning Objective:
 To study about the Alkyl and Aryl Halides
 To learn the chemistry of alcohols and phenols
 To understand about the Carbonyl Compounds
 To study about the Organic Compounds of Nitrogen
 To learn about the Heterocyclics

Learning Outcomes:
 Learn about the chemistry of Alkyl and Aryl Halides
 Understand the chemistry of alcohols and phenols
 Know about the Carbonyl Compounds and their reactions
 Study about the Organic Compounds of Nitrogen
 Learn the chemistry of Heterocyclic compounds

Unit-I: Alkyl and Aryl Halides (12Hrs)

Alkyl halides:Preparation from alkenes and alcohols. Reactions - hydrolysis, nitrite & nitro
formation, nitrile and isonitrile formation, Williamson’s synthesis, Elimination vs Substitution
Aryl halides:Preparation of chloro-, bromo- and iodo-benzenes from phenol, Sandmeyer and
Gattermann reactions. Reactions of aryl halides: Aromatic nucleophilic substitution
(replacement by –OH group and effect of nitro substituent. Benzyne mechanism:
K(Na)NH2/NH3.
Reactivity and relative strength of Carbon-Halogen bond in alkyl, allyl, benzyl, vinyl and aryl
halides.

Unit-II: Alcohols and Phenols (12 Hrs)

Alcohols:Preparation of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols using Grignard reagent, ester
hydrolysis, reduction of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and esters. Reactions with sodium,
HX (Lucas Test), esterification, oxidation (with PCC, alk. KMnO 4, acidic dichromate, Con.
HNO3). Oxidation of diols - Pinacol-Pinacolone rearrangement.
Phenols:Preparation bycumene hydroperoxide method, from diazonium salts. Reactions -
Electophilic substitution - nitration, halogenations and sulphonation. Reier-Tiemann reaction,
Gattermann-Koch reaction, Houben- Hoesch condensation, Schotten Baumann reaction. Acidic
character of phenol, comparative strength of alcohol and phenol.

Unit-III: Carbonyl Compounds (12 Hrs)

Structural significance of the carbonyl function and nomenclature.

Aldehydes and ketones:Formaldehye, acetaldehyde, acetone and benzaldehyde - preparation
from acid chlorides & from nitriles. Reactions: reaction with HCN, ROH, NaHSO3, amino
derivatives. Iodoform test, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro’s reaction, Wittig reaction, Benzoin
condensation, Clemmensen Reduction and Wolff Kishner reduction. Meerwein-Pondorff-
Verley reduction.
Carboxylic acids & their derivatives: Preparation of formic, acetic and benzoic acids.
Reactions: Hell-Volhardt-Zelinsky reaction, synthetic applications of diethyl malonate & ethyl
acetoacetate. Preparation of acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides from acids and their
interconversion. Reactions: comparative study of the nucleophilicity of acyl derivatives.
Reformatsky Reaction, Perkin condensation.

Unit-IV: Organic Compounds of Nitrogen (12 Hrs)

Nitro compounds:Preparation of nitroalkanes and nitroarenes. Reduction of nitrobenzene under

various conditions, nitro-acinitro tautomerism.
Amines (aliphatic and aromatic):Classification, preparation from alkyl halides, Gabriel-
Phthalimide synthesis, Hofmann bromamide reaction. Hofmann and Saytzeff elimination,
Carbylamine test, Hinsberg test, with HNO2, Schotten-Baumann reaction, Electophilic
substitution in aniline: nitration, bromination and sulphonation.
Diazonium salts: Preparation from aromatic amines. Conversion to benzene, phenol and
azodyes.

Unit-V: Heterocyclics (12 Hrs)

Molecular Orbital picture and aromatic characteristics of pyrrole, furan, thiophene and
pyridine. Methods of synthesis and chemical reactions with emphasis on the mechanism of
electrophilic substitution reaction, mechanism of nucleophilic substitution reactions in pyridine
derivatives. Comparison of basicity of pyridine, piperidine and pyrrole. Introduction to
condensed five- and six-membered heterocyclics. Preparation and reaction of indole, quinoline
and isoquinoline with special reference to Bisler-Napieralski synthesis. Mechanism of
electrophilic substitution reactions of indole, quinoline and isoquinoline.

Reference Books:

• Kotz, J.C., Treichel, P.M. & Townsend, J.R. General Chemistry, Cengage Learning India Pvt.
Ltd.: New Delhi (2009).
• Petrucci, R.H. General Chemistry, 5th Ed., Macmillan Publishing Co.: New York (1985).
• Morrison, R. T. & Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
(Pearson Education).
• Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 1), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
(Pearson Education), 1964.
• Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 2), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
(Pearson Education), 1964.
• Nelson, D. L. & Cox, M. M. Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry 7th Ed., W. H. Freeman,
2017.
• Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L. &Stryer, L. Biochemistry, W.H. Freeman, 2015.
• R.T. Morrison & R.N. Boyd: Organic Chemistry, 7th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2010.
• Peter Sykes: A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, 6th Ed., Orient Longman,
2003.
• ArunBahl and B. S. Bahl: Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand, 2012.
Major 6 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMJ 2202

II Year - Semester - IV
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-II
Learning Objectives:
 To Study about Electrochemistry
 To learn the Elementary Quantum Mechanics
 To understand the molecular spectroscopic methods: microwave, IR, Raman and
electronic spectroscopy.
 To use molecular spectroscopy in studying the physical properties and molecu-
lar structure of compounds
Learning Outcomes:
 Get good knowledgeabout Electrochemistry
 Learn the Elementary Quantum Mechanics
 Understand the molecular spectroscopic methods: microwave, IR, Raman and
electronic spectroscopy.
 Use molecular spectroscopy in studying the physical properties and molecular
structure of compounds
UNIT-I Electrochemistry-I (12 Hours)
Electrical transport-conduction in metals and in electrolyte solutions; specific conductance;
equivalent conductance; measurement of equivalent conductance; variation of equivalent
conductance with dilution; migration of ions and Kohlrausch law; Ostwald dilution law-uses
and limiatations; Debye-Huckel-Onsager equation for strong electrolytes (derivation not
required).
Transport number; determination by Hittorf method and moving boundary method;
determination of degree of dissociation; determination of Ka of acids; determination of
solubility product of sparingly soluble salts; conductometric titrations.

UNIT-II Electrochemistry-II (12 Hours)

Types of reversible electrodes- Gas-metal ion, metal-metal ion, metal-insoluble salt and redox
electrodes. Electrode reactions; Nernst equation; derivation of cell E.M.F and single electrode
potential; sign conventions; electrochemical series and its significance.
Reversible and irreversible cells; conventional representation of electrochemical cells; E.M.F
of cell and its measurements; computation of cell E.M.F.; calculation of thermodynamic
quantities of cell reactions (∆G, ∆H and ∆K); concentration cells with and without transport;
liquid junction potential; applications of concentration cells.
Definition of pH and pKa; determination of pH by using hydrogen, quinhydrone and glass
electrodes by potentiometric method; potentiometric titrations.
Buffers: mechanism of buffer action; Hendersen-Hazel equation; hydrolysis of salts.
UNIT-III Elementary Quantum Mechanics (12 Hours)
Black body radiation; Plank’s radiation law; photoelectric effect; Compton effect; De Broglie
hypothesis; Heisenberg’s uncertainity principle; Sinusoidal wave equation; Radial and angular
wave functions; Probability distribution curves; Hamiltonian operator; Schrodinger wave
equation and its significance; physical interpretation of wave function; postulates of quantum
mechanics; particle in one dimensional box.

UNIT-IV Molecular Spectroscopy-I (12 Hours)

(a) Microwave Spectroscopy
Electromagnetic radiation; Regions of the spectrum; Diatomic molecules; selection rules;
energy levels of rigid rotor (semi-classical principles); spectral intensity; distribution using
population distribution (Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution); determination of bond length;
isotope effect.
(b) Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared spectrum; selection rules; energy levels of simple harmonic oscillator; pure vibrational
spectrum; intensity; force constant and its determination; qualitative relation between force
constant and bond energy; effect of anharmonic motion and isotope on the infrared frequency;
vibrational frequencies of different functional groups.

UNIT-V Molecular Spectroscopy-II (12 Hours)

(a) Raman Spectroscopy
Concept of polarisability; selection rules; pure rotational and pure vibrational Raman spectra of
diatomic molecules; classical theory of rotational and vibrational Raman spectroscopy,
complementaritiesof Raman and IR spectroscopy, mutual exclusion principle, polarized and
depolarizedRaman lines.
(b) Electronic Spectroscopy
Concept of potential energy curves for bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals; qualitative
description of selection rules; Frank-Condon principle; predissociation; qualitative description
of σ, π and nmolecular orbitals and their energy levels; types of electronic transitions.
(c) Physical Properties And Molecular Structure
Optical activity and polarization (Clausius-Mossotti equation); dipole moment; induced dipole
moment; measurement of dipole moment – temperature and refractivity methods; dipole
moment and structure of molecules. Magnetic properties-paramagnetism, diamagnetism and
ferromagnetism.
Reference Books:
1. Principles of Physical Chemistry - B.R. Puri and Sharma - Shobanlal Nagin Chand &
Co., 2020.
2. P.L. Soni, O.P. Dharmarha and U.N. Dash, Textbook of Physical Chemistry, 23rd Edi-
tion, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Physical Chemistry - Negi and Anand – Eastern Wiley Pvt.Ltd. 2007.
4. Physical Chemistry - Kundu and Jain - S. Chand & Co. , 2012.
5. Physical Chemistry - K.L Kapoor - Macmillan –(2004) - 4 volumes.
6. Elements of Physical Chemistry - Glasstone and Lewis – Macmillan, 1963.
7. C.N. Banwell and E.M. McCash, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, 4th Edi-
tion, 2017.
McGraw–Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, 2002.
8. Gurudeep R. Chatwal and Sham K. Anand, Spectroscopy: Atomic and Molecular, 5th
Edition,Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2013.
9. Text book of Physical Chemistry - S. Glasstone- Macmillan (India) Ltd. 1940.
10. S. Glasstone, An Introduction to Electrochemistry, East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Del-
hi, 2007.
11. Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry - Maron and Lando– Macmillan. 1974.
12. Physical Chemistry - G.W. Castellan - Narosa publishing house, 2004.
13. Physical Chemistry - Walter J. Moore - Orient Longman, 1972.
14. Elements of Analytical Chemistry - R. Gopalan, P.S. Subramanian, K. Rengarajan - S.
Chand and sons (1997).
15. Principles of Instrumental Methods of Analysis - D.A Skoog and Saunders - College
publications - III edition (1985).
16. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis – B.K. Sharma - Goel Publications, 2004.
Major 7 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMJ 2203

II Year - Semester - IV
BASIC ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Learning Objectives:
 To study about laboratory glasswares, cleaning methods and first aid procedures.
 To learn stoichiometry and concentration systems
 To understand the principles of volumetric analysis
 To learn statistical evaluation of analytical data
 To study gravimetry and thermo analytical methods
Leaning Outcomes:
 Learn about laboratory glasswares, cleaning methods and first aid procedures
 Understand stoichiometry and concentration systems
 Acquire knowledge about the principles of volumetry
 Gain understanding about statistical evaluation of analytical data
 Understand gravimetry and thermo analytical methods

UNIT-I (12 Hrs)

(A) Laboratory Glassware:

a) Types, maintenance and cleaning.
b) Calibration of burette, pipette and standard flask; practice of inter-calibration.
c) Laboratory first aids.
(B) Stoichiometry and concentration systems:
Stoichiometry – Mole and equivalent concepts – Stoichiometric calculations -concentration
systems – Molarity – Normality – p-functions – percent concentration – ppm and ppb -
calculations involving various types of concentration systems.
UNIT-II (12 Hrs)

Principles of Volumetric Analysis:

(a) Definition of the terms primary standard and secondary standard solutions — Equivalence
point and end point of titrations, — Types of titrations — Calculations involving
volumetric titrations.
(b) Acid - Base Titrations : Derivation of titration curves for strong acid Vs strong base
and weak acid Vs strong base titrations — Theory of acid-base indicators.
(c) Redox Titrations :Nernst equation — Theory of redox indicators — Types of redox
indicators.
(d) Complex Formation Titrations: Chelating agents – EDTA- Theory of metallochyromic
indicators – Titrations involing EDTA – Types of EDTA titrations.
(e) Precipitation Titrations: Argentometric titrations – indicators for titrations involving
silver nitrate.
 UNIT-III (12 Hrs)

Statistical Evaluation of Analytical Data :

Mean, median and mode – Accuracy and precision – ways of expressing accuracy
and precision and their calculation – Errors – types – determinate, indeterminate and
gross errors – minimization of errors – methods of reporting data – significant figures
and problems involving significant figures – Statistical treatment of indeterminate
errors – confidence limits – criteria for rejection of outliers – Q-test graphing – the least
squares principle – linear regression of data.

UNIT-IV (12 Hrs)

Gravimetric Methods of Analysis:

Principles of gravimetric analysis – Gravimetric factor – calculations involved – Conditions for
precipitation – Theory of precipitation – Types of precipitants - organic precipitants &
advantages – Purity of precipitates – Co-precipitation and post-precipitation – Precipitation
from homogeneous solution; Crucibles – types and maintenance – washing of the precipitates –
Drying and ignition of precipitates.

UNIT-V (12 Hrs)

Thermo Analytical Methods:

Principles of TGA and DTA – Honda’s Balance – precautions in using thermo balance -
Outlines of Instrumentation (block diagrams only) – Application in the analysis of
CaC2O4.H2O and (CH3COO)2Ca.H2O – Thermometric titration – Principle and
instrumentation – Conditions for thermometric titration - Titration of HCl Vs NaOH –
Complexometric titration – applications of thermometric titration.

Reference Books:

1. “Elements of analytical chemistry” by Gopalan R & Subramanian, Sultan chand& Co,

2003.
2. “Analytical chemistry” by Dr. Alka Gupta, Pragati Prakashan, Ed.IX, 2020.
3. “Instrumental methods of analysis” by Willard, Meritt, Dean, Seattle, 7th Ed., 1986.
 Pondicherry University
CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS (NEP) FOR OTHER DEPARTMENT STUDENTS
MINOR& MULTI DISCIPLINARY COURSES IN CHEMISTRY

Minor 1
Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMI 1101

I Year – Semester-I

BASIC CHEMISTRY – I

Learning Objectives:
 To Study classification, nomenclature and some fundamentals of organic chemistry.
 To Study isomerism in organic compounds and conformational analysis
 To Study the stoichiometry and some basic concepts of chemical equilibrium
 To Study radioactivity and its applications
 To study carbohydrates
Leaning Outcomes:
 Learn the Classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compound
 Understand the hybridization in organic compounds, dipole moments and charged spices
 Acquire knowledge about isomerism in organic compounds and learn how to name them
 Gain understanding about on cepts of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, pH and
buffer
 Understand radioactivity and its applications

Unit I: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (12 Hrs)

Classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compound, Hybridization (sp3, sp2 and sp) in
organic compounds, localized and delocalized chemical bonds, Hydrogen bonding. Dipole
moments in organic molecules, homolytic and hetrolytic bond cleavage, electrophiles,
nucleophiles and free radicals, carbocations and carbanions.

Unit II: Isomerism in organic compounds (12 Hrs)

Structural and Stereo isomerism, Geometrical isomerism, Cis, trans isomers, E and Z
nomenclature of simple compounds; Optical isomerism, optical activity, specific rotation,
enantiomers, diastereomers, and meso compounds. R, S configuration in organic molecules with
single symmetric centre. Conformers, Newman and sawhorse projection formulae,
conformational analysis of ethane, n-butane and cyclohexane.
Unit III: Stoichiometry (12 Hrs)

Mole and equivalent concepts, concentration units, molarity, molality, percentage, ppm, and ppb.
Types of solutions, stoichiometric calculations.
Basic concepts of chemical equilibrium, equilibrium constants. Concepts of acids and bases.
Ionisation of weak acids and weak bases. Hydrogen ion concentration, pH of acids and bases.
Buffer solutions, Henderson’s equation of buffer. Physiological buffers.
Unit-IV: Radioactivity (12 Hrs)

Properties of α, β and γ-radiations, rate of disintegration, half life period, nuclear fission and
fusion, fertile and fissile nuclei, radioactive isotopes, nuclear reactions and group displacement
law, Application in medicine, agriculture, geology and industry. nuclear reactors- working
principle. Neutron activation analysis.

Unit V : Carbohydrate (12 Hrs)

Classification, preparation, properties and structures of glucose, fructose, and sucrose (structural
elucidation not required), mutarotation, epimers and anomers. Polysaccharides, uses of starch
and cellulose (structural elucidation not required) test for sugars.

References Books:
1. Text Book of Organic Chemistry by P.S. Soni, 29th Ed., 2012.
2. Principles of Physical Chemistry by Puri and Sharma, 2020.
3. Allied Chemistry – I by K.M.Tajun Meera Begum and N.M.I.Alhaji, 2016.
4. Advanced Organic Chemistry by Bahl and Arun Bahl, 2012.
5. Modern Inorganic Chemistry by R.D. Madan, 1987.
6. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Puri and Sharma, 2020.
7. Physical Chemistry by Bahl and Tuli, 28th Ed., 2020.
8. Analytical Chemistry by Gopalan et al, Sultan Chand & sons, 2003.
Minor 2 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMI 1200

I Year – Semester-II

BASIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL– I

Learning Objectives:
 To learn to do titrimetric experiments
 To calculate the concentrations of unknown solutions
 To determine the melting and boiling points of organic compounds
Leaning Outcomes:
 Understand basic principles involved in titrimetric analysis and compare the
methodologies of different titrimetric analysis
 Develop the skill to estimate the amount of a substance present in a given solution
 Measure the melting point and boiling points of organic compounds and compare with the
literature values

(A) Volumetric Analysis

1. Determination of sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate in a mixture using selective

indicator method (Acidimetry)
2. Determination of sodium carbonate and sodium bi-carbonate in a mixture using selective
indicator method (Acidimetry)
3. Determination of oxalic acid (Permanganometry)
4. Determination of FAS (Permanganometry)
5. Determination of iron (Dichrometry)
6. Determination of potassium dichromate (Iodometry)
7. Determination of copper (Iodometry)
8. Determination of Magnesium or Zinc using EDTA
9. Determination of Hardness of water
(B) Other Experiments

1. Determination of melting point of organic compounds using water bath (m.pt.< 100 oC).
2. Determination of boiling point of organic substances like ethanol, cyclohexane, toluene,
benzene etc.,
3. Determination of viscosity of the given liquid using Ostwald’s Viscometer.
4. Purification of organic compounds by recrystallisation.
a) Aromatic substances from hot water; (b) Naphthalene from ethanol

Reference Books:
1. Basic Principles of Practical Chemistry, Venkateswaran, V.,Veeraswamy, R., Kulandivelu,
A.R.,2 nd ed., Sultan Chand &Sons: New Delhi, 1997.
2. An advanced course in Practical Chemistry, Nad, A. K.. Mahapatra, B.. Ghoshal, A.., 3rd
ed., New Central Book Agency: Kolkata, 2007.
3. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Mendham, J., Denney, R. C., Barnes,
J. D., Thomas, M.,Sivasankar, B., 6th ed.; Pearson Education Ltd: New Delhi, 2000.
Minor 3 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMI 2101
II Year – Semester-III

BASIC CHEMISTRY – II

Learning Objectives:
 To Study thermodynamics and chemical kinetics
 To Study chromatography and solid state
 To Study amino acids, proteins and enzymes
 To Study polymers and dyes
 To study nucleic acids and drugs
Leaning Outcomes:
 Understand the concept of heat, work, Internal energy and enthalpy
 Learn about separation techniques of organic compounds, bonding in metals,
semiconductors and conductors
 Gain knowledge on building blocks of proteins and DNA and dyes
 Get an idea about the pharmaceutical drugs analgesics and antipyretics like paracetamol
and aspirin and also about pigments and dyes and its applications.

Unit I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (12 Hours)

First Law of Thermodynamics, Statement, concepts of heat, work and internal energy, Enthalpy
and heat capacity, exothermic and endothermic reactions, Second Law of Thermodynamics,
spontaneous and non spontaneous processes, entropy concept. Chemical Kinetics: Rate of
reaction, Factors affecting the rate of reaction, order and molecularity, examples for zero, first
and second order reaction.

Unit II: Chromatography and Solid State (12 Hours)

Separation techniques, Paper, thin layer and column chromatography, Adsorption,

physisorption and chemisorptions, factors affecting them. Langmuir Adsorption Isotherm.
Bonding in metals and crystal defects, Metallic bond, Band theory of solids, Applications to
conductor, semiconductor and insulators, crystal defects - Schottky and Frenkel defect, metal
excess and metal deficiency defects.

Unit III: Amino acids, proteins and enzymes (12 Hours)

Amino acids: Classification, stereochemistry of amino acids, preparation and properties of

amino acids, isoelectric point. Tests for amino acids, Proteins, Classification and structure of
proterins, Enzymes, Characteristics of enzyme, mechanism of enzyme action, Michaelis
Menten equation.
Unit IV: Polymers and Dyes (12 Hours)

Polymers, Preparation and uses of nylon (6,6), Terylene, polythene, polyvinyl chloride, natural
rubber and synthetic rubber (Buna-S rubber and neoprene) Vulcanization; Dyes, Modern
classification and examples (Indigo, congo red, malachite green, Alizarin and Phenolphthalein)

Unit V : Nucleic acid and Drugs (12 Hours)

Nucleic acid – Structure of DNA and RNA, brief account of m-RNA, t-RNA and r-RNA –
differences between DNA and RNA.
Drugs, Antiseptic (Dettol), Antipyretic (Paracetamol), Analgesic (Aspirin), Antimalarial
(Quinine), Antibiotic (Penicillin), Sulfa Drug (Sulfadiazine) - Structural elucidation not
required.

Reference Books:

1. Physical Chemistry by Bahl and Tuli, 28th Ed., 2020.

2. Text Book of Organic Chemistry by P.S. Soni, 29th Ed., 2012.
3. Allied Chemistry – II by K.M.Tajun Meera Begum and N.M.I.Alhaji, 2016.
4. Advanced Organic Chemistry by Bahl and Arun Bahl, 2012.
5. Modern Inorganic Chemistry by R.D. Madan, 1987.
6. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Puri and Sharma, 2020.
7. Principles of Physical Chemistry by Puri and Sharma, 2020.
8. Analytical Chemistry by Gopalan et al., Sultan Chand & sons, 2003.
Minor 4 Credits: 4
Course Code: UCHMI 2200
II Year – Semester-IV

BASIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL– II

Learning Objectives:
 To perform analysis to identify the functional group in an unknown organic compound
performing a systematic analysis
 To learn to separate organic compounds using simple methods and chromatographic
techniques
Leaning Outcomes:
 Observe the physical state, odour, colour and solubility of the given organic compound.
 Identify the presence of special elements and functional group in an unknown organic
compound performing a systematic analysis
 Compare between mono and dicarboxylic acids, primary, secondary and tertiary amines, mono
and diamides, mono and polyhydric phenols, aldehyde and ketone, reducing and non-reducing
sugars and explain the reactions behind them
 Prepare a solid derivative with respect to the identified functional group
 Learn to separate the organic compounds by simple methods and chromatography

Organic Qualitative Analysis

Systematic analysis of organic compounds containing single functional group:

(i) Phenols
(ii) Carboxylic acids (mono and di)
(iii)Aldehydes
(iv) Ketones
(v) Aromatic Primary Amine
(vi) Aliphatic Diamide
(vii) Reducing sugars

Other Experiments:

1. Separation of the following mixtures:

a) Naphthalene and Benzoic acid
b) Benzoic acid and Glucose
c) Naphthalene and Glucose

2. Separation of mixture by paper chromatography and identification of Rf value

a) Separation and identification of mixture of two amino acids
b) Separation and identification of mixture of sugars
c) Separation of components in a dye
Reference Books:

1. Basic Principles of Practical Chemistry, Venkateswaran V, Veeraswamy R, Kulandaivelu,

A.R., 2nd ed., Sultan Chand, New Delhi, 2012.
2. Practical Organic Chemistry, Manna, A.K., Books and Allied: India, 2018.
3. Advanced Experimental Chemistry (Organic), Gurtu, J. N. Kapoor, R., Sultan Chand: New
Delhi, 1987.
4. Vogel’s Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Furniss,B. S., Hannaford, A. J.,Smith, P.
W. G., Tatchell, A.R., 5th ed., Pearson: India,1989.
Multi-Disciplinary Credits: 3
Course Code: UCHMD 01
Semesters- I, II & III
1. CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Learning Objectives:
 To study functional food additives and food adulteration
 To study soaps and detergents, manufacturing process and environmental hazards
 To study chemical composition of cosmetics and perfumes
 To study the chemical nature of glasses, ceramics and plastics in daily use
Leaning Outcomes:
 Learn about food adulteration, food additives and artificial sweeteners, saccharin,
cyclomate and aspartate in the food industries
 Understand the chemistry of soaps and detergents and their action
 Know about the ingredients in commonly used cosmetics and perfumes
 Gain knowledge about glasses and ceramics and their properties
 Learn the nature of the plastics used in everyday life and natural substitution for plastic

Unit I: Food additives (12 Hours)

Functional food additives and its importance, food adulteration, detection of food adulterations,
food safety laws and fssai regulations. Food colours-permitted and non-permitted – Flavours –
natural and synthetic, artificial sweeteners, toxic effect of additives.

Unit II: Soaps and Detergents (12 Hours)

Soaps and Detergents – saponification, classification, cleansing action of soap, manufacturing

process, additives, fillers, flavours, bleaching agents and enzymes used in commercial
detergents, environmental hazards.

Unit III: Cosmetics and perfumes (12 Hours)

Cosmetics and perfumes – classification, ingredients and regulations, bathing oils, face creams,
talcom powder, skin products, hair dyes, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioners, nail polish,
deodorants, antiperspirants, oral hygiene products, toxic effect of cosmetics.

Unit IV: Glasses and ceramics (12 Hours)

Glasses and ceramics – classification, manufacturing process, composition and properties of

glasses,
soda glass, borosilicate glass, coloured glass, photosensitive glass, armoured glass, safety glass,
Important clays and fledspar, plasticity of clay, ceramic and its types, white pottery, glazing,
applications.
Unit V: Plastics in daily use (12 Hours)

Plastics in daily use. Polymerization process (brief). Thermosetting and thermoplastic

polymers. Use of PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS, and others. Recycling of plastics.
Biodegradable plastics. Environmental Hazards of plastics. Paper news print, writing paper,
paper boards, cardboards. Organic materials, wood, cotton, Jute, coir – International Universal
recycling codes and symbols for identification.

Reference Books:

1. Food – The Chemistry of its components, T.P. Coultate,. Royal Society of Chemistry
London, 2001.
2. Engineering Chemistry, Shashi Chowla, DanpatRai & Co., 2017.
3. Industrial Chemistry, B.K. Sharma, Krishna Prakashan Publishers, 2012.
4. Understanding Chemistry, CNR Rao, Universities Press, 1999.
5. Engineering Chemistry, Jain and Jain, Darpat Rai Publication, 17 th Ed., 2015.
6. Chemistry of cosmetics, Kumari R, Prestige publications, 2018.
Multi-Disciplinary Credits: 3
Course Code: UCHMD 02
Semesters-I, II & III
2. ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY

Learning Objectives:
 To learn about structure of atoms and periodic classification of elements
 To study about radiations and nuclear chemistry
 To know the chemistry of polymers
 To study about vitamins and chemistry involved in some important biological process
 To learn about some application oriented chemicals
Leaning Outcomes:
 Learn about atomic structure, periodic properties of elements and periodic classification
 Understand about radiations and the chemistry involved in nuclear reactions
 Know about polymer chemistry and few important polymers
 Gain knowledge about vitamins and chemistry of some important biological process
 Learn the chemistry of some application oriented chemicals

Unit-I: Atomic Structure and Periodic Classification of Elements (12 Hrs)

Structure of atom- Fundamental particles, atomic mass, atomic number, isotopes.

Bohr theory of atom. Orbitals- Quantum numbers, aufbau principle, Hund’s rule; Pauli’s
exclusion principle. Electronic configuration of atoms- half and completely filled orbitals.
Modern periodic table: Periods, Groups, Periodicity- valency, atomic radius,
electronegativity, Ionisation potential, Electronaffinity.

Unit-II:NuclearChemistry (12 Hrs)

Natural radioactivity, Nature and types of radiations, Properties. Group displacement

law. Radio active decay series. Decay rate. Half life period, Average life period, Unit of
radioactivity. Radiation dose, artificial radioactivity, nuclear structure. Nuclear fission and
Nuclear fusion. Rock dating- Radio carbon dating. (elementary idea only)

Unit-III:Polymer Chemistry (12 Hrs)

Classification of polymer: Origin, structure, synthesis, Molecular forces.

Commercially important polymers: Application of polyethylene, polystyrene,
polyhaloolefines, Nylon-6, Nylon-66, Melamine, Terylene, Bakelite, Natural and synthetic
rubber, vulcanization, inorganic polymer: (Examples Only).
Unit-IV:Chemistry inBiologicalProcess (12 Hrs)

Vitamins: Vitamin-A, Vitamin-B2, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-D, Vitamin-E and Vitamin-K-

Name, Source, Function and deficiency diseases. Enzymes- Classifications, characteristics,
role, examples. Hormones- Sex hormones- Androgens, oestrogens, progesterone, Example,
function. Cortical hormones- A few examples with function. Nucleic acid- RNA, DNA:
Introduction- role in life process (No structure or chemical reactions needed)

Unit-V: Chemistryinaction (12 Hrs)

Dyes: classification based on constitution, application, examples, uses. Drugs:

Antipyretic, analgesic, antiseptic, disinfectants, tranquilisers, antibiotics structure, name and
uses only. Soaps and detergents: Hard and soft soaps, anionic, cationic and non-ionic
detergents, cleansing action of soaps, Explosives: TNT, TNG, RDX, Gun cotton: name,
structure and action. (No structure or chemical reactions needed)

Reference Books:
1. M. C. Day and J. Selbin,“ Theoretical InorganicChemistry”, East West Press, 2nd Edition,
2008.
2. H. J. Arniker,“ Essentials of NuclearChemistry, New Age International Publishers, 2011.
3. B.K. Sharma “EnvironmentalChemistry”, Goel Publishing House, 2014.
4. Solomons- John- Wiley, “Fundamentals of OrganicChemistry” 4th Edition, 1994.
5. F.A. Carey, Mc. Graw Hill ,“Organic Chemistry”, 4th Ed., 2000.
6. I.L Finar,“Organic Chemistry”, Vol. 1Longman, 2002.
7. K. S. Tewari, N. K. Vishnoi,“A Text book of OrganicChemistry” 4th Ed., 2017.
8. M.K. Jain,“ Principles of OrganicChemistry”, S. Nagin publishers, 1978.