Chemistry for B.Sc. Students Semester IV: MJC -5, MJC - 6 & MJC -7 | Theory & Practical | Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry - NEP 2020 Bihar

This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. Fourth Semester students of Chemistry as p er Common Minimum Syllabus for Major course prescribed for Patna University and other Universities and Colleges under the recommended National Education Policy 2020 in Bihar.

Maintaining the traditional approach to the subject, the book is comprehensively divided into three sections - Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry delves into the periodic table, the chemistry of elements across various blocks, including the intriguing behaviour of transition metals, noble gases, lanthanides, and actinides. The exploration of periodic trends, complex formation, and industrial applications such as the Haber process for ammonia manufacture enriches this section.

Organic Chemistry introduces essential functional groups, including alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids, along with their nomenclature, preparation, and reactions. The section also highlights significant organic reactions such as the Beckmann rearrangement and Michael addition, providing a thorough understanding of how organic compounds behave and interact.

In Physical Chemistry, students will engage with phase equilibria, conductance, and electrochemical cells, offering in-depth knowledge about thermodynamic principles, equilibrium constants, and their practical applications in real-world scenarios. The study of various laws such as Nernst's distribution and the intricate workings of electrochemical cells make this section an indispensable part of the curriculum.