Chemistry for Degree Students B.Sc. (Honours) Semester II

Contents: SECTION I: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: 1: Basics of Organic Chemistry I.2: Basics of Organic Chemistry II.3: Stereochemistry.4: Alkanes (Carbon-Carbon Sigma Bonds).5: Alkenes (Carbon-Carbon Pi Bonds).6: Alkynes.7: Cycloalkanes.8: Aromatic Hydrocarbons.SECTION II: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: 1: Chemical Thermodynamics - I (Zeroth and First Laws of Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry).2: Chemical Thermodynamics - II (Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics and Partial Molar Properties).3: Chemical Equilibrium.4: Solutions and Colligative Properties.SECTION III: LABORATORY WORK: 1: Calibration of a Thermometer.2: Purification of Organic Compounds by Crystallization.3: Determination of Melting and Boiling Points.4: Paper Chromatography.5: Thin Layer Chromatography.6: Thermochemistry.

This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. (Honours) Second Semester students of Chemistry as per the UGC Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Maintaining the traditional approach to the subject, this textbook lucidly explains the basics of Organic and Physical Chemistry. Important topics such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, stereochemistry, aliphatic hydrocarbons, thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium are aptly discussed to give an overview of organic and physical chemistry. Laboratory work has also been included to help students achieve solid conceptual understanding and learn experimental procedures.