IIT JEE 2024 Chemistry Syllabus

The Chemistry syllabus for JEE 2024 is divided into three sections: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry, covering essential principles, processes, and applications. Here is a detailed breakdown:

 

Physical Chemistry

Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry

• Atomic theory, laws of chemical combination, mole concept, stoichiometry, and chemical equations.

 

Unit 2: Atomic Structure

• Electromagnetic radiation, hydrogen spectrum, quantum mechanics, quantum numbers, orbital shapes, and electronic configurations.

 

Unit 3: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

• Ionic and covalent bonding, hybridization, VSEPR theory, molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonding, and metallic bonding.

 

Unit 4: Chemical Thermodynamics

• Laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy changes, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium constants.

 

Unit 5: Solutions

• Concentration units, Raoult’s law, colligative properties, and van’t Hoff factor.

 

Unit 6: Equilibrium

• Chemical and ionic equilibrium, pH scale, solubility products, and buffer solutions.

 

Unit 7: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

• Oxidation-reduction, electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, and batteries like dry cells and fuel cells.

 

Unit 8: Chemical Kinetics

• Reaction rates, rate laws, temperature effects, Arrhenius equation, and reaction mechanisms.

 

Inorganic Chemistry

Unit 9: Classification of Elements and Periodicity

• Modern periodic table, trends in atomic and ionic radii, ionization energy, and reactivity.

 

Unit 10: P-Block Elements

• General properties of Group 13-18 elements and unique behavior of first elements in each group.

 

Unit 11: d- and f-Block Elements

• Transition elements, lanthanoids, actinoids, and properties of KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7.

 

Unit 12: Coordination Compounds

• Werner’s theory, nomenclature, isomerism, Crystal Field Theory, and biological importance.

 

Organic Chemistry

Unit 13: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds

• Techniques like crystallization, chromatography, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

 

Unit 14: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

• Hybridization, isomerism, electronic effects, and reaction mechanisms.

 

Unit 15: Hydrocarbons

• Properties, preparation, and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.

 

Unit 16: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

• Properties, substitution reactions, and environmental effects.

 

Unit 17: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

• Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.

 

Unit 18: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

• Amines, diazonium salts, and synthetic applications.

 

Biomolecules and Practical Chemistry

Unit 19: Biomolecules

• Structure and importance of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and vitamins.

 

Unit 20: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

• Detection of elements, functional groups, qualitative salt analysis, and experiments involving enthalpy, kinetics, and sol preparation.

 

This comprehensive syllabus ensures that students are well-prepared for every aspect of Chemistry in JEE 2024. For effective preparation, focus on conceptual clarity, problem-solving, and past papers.