Chemistry for JEE Main is divided into physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, each with distinct concepts and problem-solving techniques.
Matter, its nature, Dalton's atomic theory, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formula, stoichiometry.
Measurable properties, Boyle's law, Charles's law, Graham's law, Avogadro's law, ideal gas equation, kinetic theory, real gases, van der Waals equation.
Vapour pressure, viscosity, surface tension, effect of temperature on these properties.
Classification of solids, crystal lattices, unit cells, packing in solids, voids, imperfections in solids, electrical and magnetic properties.
Thomson and Rutherford models, Bohr's model, hydrogen spectrum, quantum numbers, orbitals, electronic configuration, Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund's rule.
Kossel-Lewis approach, ionic bond, covalent bond, VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonding.
Fundamentals, system and surroundings, first law, enthalpy, Hess's law, second law, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity.
Types of solutions, concentration terms, solubility, Raoult's law, ideal and non-ideal solutions, colligative properties, van't Hoff factor.
Dynamic equilibrium, law of chemical equilibrium, equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium, acids and bases, pH, buffer solutions, solubility product.
Redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, electrochemical cells, electrode potential, Nernst equation, conductance, batteries.
Rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, rate law, order and molecularity, integrated rate equations, half-life, Arrhenius equation, collision theory.
Adsorption, types of adsorption, catalysis, colloids, classification of colloids, preparation and properties, emulsions.
Modern periodic law, s, p, d, f block elements, periodic trends in atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity.
Occurrence of metals, steps in extraction, concentration, reduction (chemical and electrolytic), refining, thermodynamic principles.
Position of hydrogen in periodic table, isotopes, preparation and properties of hydrogen, hydrides, water, hydrogen peroxide.
General introduction, electronic configuration, trends in properties, anomalous properties, diagonal relationship, important compounds (sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, etc.).
General introduction, electronic configuration, trends in properties, unique behaviour of first element.
Boron and aluminium: preparation, properties and uses, borax, boric acid, diborane, alumina, aluminium chloride.
Carbon: catenation, allotropes, oxides. Silicon: preparation and properties, silicates, zeolites, silicon carbide.
Nitrogen and phosphorus: properties and uses, allotropic forms, ammonia, nitric acid, phosphine, phosphorus halides, oxoacids.
Oxygen and sulphur: preparation and properties, allotropic forms, ozone, sulphuric acid, oxoacids of sulphur.
Halogens: preparation and properties, hydrogen halides, oxides and oxoacids of halogens, interhalogen compounds.
Noble gases: occurrence, uses, compounds of xenon (oxides and fluorides).
Transition elements: general introduction, electronic configuration, properties (oxidation states, colour, magnetic properties), K2Cr2O7, KMnO4. Lanthanoids and actinoids.
Introduction, ligands, coordination number, Werner's theory, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, valence bond theory, crystal field theory, importance of coordination compounds.
Environmental pollution: atmospheric, water and soil. Tropospheric pollutants, greenhouse effect, acid rain, ozone depletion.
Crystallization, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction, chromatography, qualitative analysis (detection of N, S, P, halogens), quantitative analysis.
Tetravalency of carbon, hybridization, classification, functional groups, homologous series, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, reaction intermediates, electronic effects (inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation).
Alkanes: preparation, properties, conformations. Alkenes and alkynes: preparation, properties, electrophilic addition, Markovnikov's rule, ozonolysis. Aromatic hydrocarbons: structure of benzene, aromaticity, electrophilic substitution.
Alkyl halides: preparation, properties, nucleophilic substitution reactions. Haloarenes: preparation, properties, nucleophilic aromatic substitution. Uses and environmental effects.
Alcohols, phenols, ethers: preparation, properties, reactions. Aldehydes and ketones: preparation, properties, nucleophilic addition, oxidation, reduction. Carboxylic acids: preparation, properties, acidity.
Amines: preparation, properties, basicity. Diazonium salts: preparation, reactions and importance.
Classification, polymerization methods (addition and condensation), natural and synthetic rubber, vulcanization, important polymers (polythene, nylon, polyester, bakelite).
Carbohydrates: classification, monosaccharides (glucose, fructose), oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose). Proteins: amino acids, peptide bond, structure. Vitamins: classification and functions. Nucleic acids: DNA and RNA.
Drugs: analgesics, tranquilizers, antiseptics, antibiotics, antacids. Chemicals in food: preservatives, artificial sweeteners. Soaps and detergents: cleansing action.
Detection of extra elements, functional groups, preparation of inorganic and organic compounds, titrimetric exercises (acid-base, redox), qualitative salt analysis, enthalpy of solution/neutralization.