M.SC - Twoyearcoursechemistry2023 24
M.SC - Twoyearcoursechemistry2023 24
M.SC - Twoyearcoursechemistry2023 24
(Estted. Under the Panjab University Act VII of 1947 enacted by the Govet. Of India)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
SYLLABI
FOR
M.Sc. (TWO YEAR COURSE)
IN
CHEMISTRY
First to Fourth semester
EXAMINATIONS
2023-2024
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OUTLINES OF TESTS, SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING FOR
M.Sc. FIRST YEAR (SEMESTER-I) EXAMINATION 2023-2024
Category I: Students without Mathematics in B.Sc. will opt (a) Mathematics for chemists and (c)
Computer for Chemists.
Category 2: Students without Biology in B.Sc. will opt (b) Biology for chemists and (c)
Computer for Chemists.
Category 3: Students without Mathematics and Biology in B.Sc. will opt (a) Mathematics for
chemists and (b) Biology for Chemists.
The paper CH 414 will be of 80 marks of three hours. In this paper two separate answer sheets
and papers either (a) and (c), (b) and (c), (a) and (b) will be provided to the students. Each (a),
(b), (c) papers will be of 40 marks.
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Subject: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PAPER: (1) CH-411
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
3
Instructions for paper setters and candidates:
I. Examiner will set total of NINE questions comprising TWO questions from each unit
and ONE compulsory question of short answer type covering whole syllabi.
II. The students are required to attempt FIVE questions in all, ONE question from each
unit and the Compulsory question.
III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. Cotton, F.A.; Wilkinson Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 6 edition, John Wiley&
Sons, 1999.
2. Huheey,
th
James E. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity,
4 edition, Harper Collins College Publishers, 1993.
nd
3. Greenwood, N.N. and Earnshaw, A. Chemistry of the Elements, 2 edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, A division of Read Educational & Professional Publishing Ltd., 2001.
nd
4. Lever, A.B.P. Inorganic Electronic Spectroscopy, 2 edition, Elsevier Science
Publishers B.V., 1984.
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Subject: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Paper : (II) CH-412
UNIT 1
UNIT 3
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Aliphatic Electrophilic Subsitution (5 Hrs.)
Biomolecular mechanisms-SE2 and SEi. The SE1 mechanism, electrophilic substitution
accompanied by double bond shifts. Effect of substrates, leaving group and the solvent polarity
on the reactivity.
UNIT 4
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. March, Jerry Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanism and Structure, 6
edition, John Wiley, 2007.
rd
2. Carry, F. A.; Sundberg, R.J. Advanced Organic Chemistry, 3 edition, Plenum, 1990.
th
3. Sykes, Peter A Guide Book to mechanism in Organic Chemistry, 6 edition,
Longman, 1989.
th
4. Morrison, R. T.; Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, 6 edition, Prentice Hall, 1992.
nd
5. Kalsi, P. S. Organic Reactions and their Mechanisms, 2 edition, New Age
International Publishers, 2000.
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Subject: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Paper : (III) CH-413
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Quantum Chemistry (15 Hrs.)
Application of Schrodinger wave equation to particle in three dimensional box, simple harmonic
oscillator and rigid rotator.
Approximate Methods: The variation theorem, Linear variation Principle, perturbation theory
(first order, second order and Non degenerate), Applications of variation method and
perturbation theory to the Helium atom. Self-Consistent-Field theory.
UNIT 2
Angular Momentum: (15 Hrs.)
Ordinary ang. momentum, generalized angular momentum,eigenfunctions for angular
momentum, eigcuvalues of angular momentum, operator using ladder operators, addition of
angular-momenta, spin, anti symmetry and Pauli exclusion principle.
Molecular Orbital Theory :
Huckel theory of conjugated systems, bond order and charge density calculations, application to
ethylene, allyl, butadiene, cyclopropenyl system, cylobutadiene etc.
UNIT 3
Thermodynamics: (15 Hrs.)
Classical Thermodynamics:
Partial molal proporties, partial molal free energy, volume & heat content and their significance,
Determination of these quantities, concept of fugacity and determination of fugacity. Non ideal
systems, excess functions for non ideal solutions, Activity, Activity coeff, Debye huckel theory
for activity coeff. electrolyte solutions, determination of activity & activity coeff, ionic strength.
Application of phase rule to 3-component system, second order phase transitions.
Statistical Thermodynamics:
Concept of distribution, thermodynamic probability & most probable distribution, ensemble
averaging, postulates of ensemble averaging, canonical, grand canonical & micro canonical
ensembles.
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UNIT 4
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
rd
1. Atkins, P.W. Physical Chemistry, 3 edition, ELBS, 1987.
th
2. Chandra, A.K Introductions to Quantum Chemistry, 4 edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1994.
nd
3. Young, R-J; Lovell, P.A. Introduction to Polymers, 2 edition, Replika Press Pvt. Ltd., 1991.
st
4. Flory, P.J. Principles of Polymer Chemistry, 1 edition, Asian Book Private Ltd., 2006.
th
5. Crow, D.R. Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry, 4 edition, Chapman and Hall,
London, 1994.
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Subject: MATHEMATICS FOR CHEMISTS
Paper: (IV) CH-414 (a)
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
1/2
Time 1 hours
Max marks 40+10
(2 Hrs./Week )
(30 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Matrix Algebra
Addition and multiplication; inverse, adjoint and transpose of matrices, special matrices
(Symmetric, skew-symmetric, Hermitian, unit, diagonal, unitary, etc.) and their properties.
Matrix equation: Homogeneous, non-homogenous linear and conditions for the solution, linear
dependence and independence. Introduction to vector spaces, matrix eigen values and eigen
vectors, diagonalization, determinants (examples from Huckel theory).
UNIT 2
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Permutation And Probability
Permutations and combinations, probability and probability theorems, probability curves,
average, root mean square and most probable errors, examples from the kinetic theory of gases
etc., curve fitting (including least squares fit etc.) with a general polynomial fit.
1. Examiners will set total five questions comprising two question form each unit of
sixteen marks and one compulsory question of short answer type of eight marks
covering whole syllabi.
2. The students are required to attempt three questions in all. One question from each unit
and the compulsory question.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Steiner, E. The Chemistry Mathematics, 1 edition, Oxford University Press.
st
2. Doggett; Sucliffe Mathematics for Chemistry, 1 edition, Longman, 2003.
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Subject: BIOLOGY FOR CHEMISTS
PAPER: (IV) CH-414 (b)
1/2
Time 1 hours
Max marks 40+10
(2 Hrs./Week )
(30 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
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Nucleic Acids:
Purines and pyrimidines bases of nucleic acids, base pairing via H-bonding.
Structure of ribonucleic acids RNA and deoxyribonucleic acids DNA, double helix model of
DNA and forces responsible for holding it. Chemical and enzymatic hydrolysis of nucleic acids.
The chemical basis for hereditary, an overview of replication of DNA, transcription, translation
and genetic code. Chemical synthesis of mono and trinucleoside.
2. The students are required to attempt three questions in all. One question from each unit
and the compulsory question.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
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Subject: COMPUTER FOR CHEMISTS
PAPER: (IV) 414 (c)
1/2
Time 1 hours
Max marks 40+10
(2 Hrs./Week )
(30 Hrs.)
UNIT I
UNIT 2
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Instructions for paper setters and candidates:
1. Examiners will set total five questions comprising two question form each unit of
sixteen marks and one compulsory question of short answer type of eight marks
covering whole syllabi.
2. The students are required to attempt three questions in all. One question from each unit
and the compulsory question.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
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LABORATORY COURSE (INORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VI) CHP-415
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 4 hours
Max marks 33
(6 Hrs./Week )
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ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Pass,
1968.G.; Sutcliffe Practical Inorganic Chemistry, 1 edition, Chapmann and Hall Ltd.,
nd
Jolly, W.L. Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, 2 edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1961.
2. Nakamoto, Kazuo
3. th Infrared and Raman Spectra of Inorganic and Coordination Compounds:
Part A and B, 5 edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
Mendham, J; Denney,thR.C.; Barnes, J.D.; Thomas, M. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative
4.
Chemical Analysis, 6 edition, Pearson Education, Ltd., 2000.
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LABORATORY COURSE (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VII) CHP-416
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 4 hours
Max marks 34
(6 Hrs./Week )
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Harwood, L.M., Moody, C.J. Experimental Organic Chemistry, 1 edition, Blackwell
Scientific Publishers, 1989.
2. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, IVth edition, Longman
Group Ltd., 1978.
th
3. Mann, F.G.; Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, 4 edition, New Impression,
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LABORATORY COURSE (PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VIII) CHP-417
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 4 hours
Max marks 33
(6 Hrs./Week )
1. Viscosity:
(i) Determination of percentage composition of a liquid mixture by viscosity
measurement.
(ii) Determination of molecular weight of a high polymer (say polystyrene) by
viscosity measurement.
2. Surface Tension:
(i) Determination of Parachor value of >CH2 group.
(ii) To measure interfacial tension and to test the validity of Antonoff’s rule.
(iii) To compare cleansing power of two detergents.
(iv) To determine the critical micelle concentration of a soap by surface tension
method.
3. Solubility:
(i) Determination of solubility of an inorganic salt in water at different temperatures
and hence to draw the solubility curve.
(ii) To study the effect of addition of an electrolyte on the solubility of an organic
acid.
(iii) To study the variation of solubility of Ca (OH)2 in NaOH solution and hence
determine the solubility product.
4. Colloidal State: +3
+ +2
(i) To compare the precipitation power of Na , Ba & A1 ions for As2S3 sol.
(ii) To study interaction between arsenious sulphide and ferric hydroxide sol.
5. Density:
Determine the partial molar volume of ethanol in dil. aqueous solution at room
temperature.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. Levitt, B.P. Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry, 9 edition, Longman Group
Ltd., 1973.
st
2. Matthews, G. Peter Experimental Physical Chemistry, 1 edition, Oxford
University Press, 1985.
3. Shoemaker,
th D.P.; Garland, C.W.; Nibler, J.W. Experiments in Physical Chemistry,
6 edition (International Edition) McGraw Hill Inc., 1996.
4. th
Khosla, B.D.; Garg, V.C. Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, 11 edition,
R. Chand and Co., 2002.
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OUTLINES OF TESTS, SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING FOR
M.Sc. FIRST YEAR (SEMESTER-II) EXAMINATION OF 2023-2024,
2024-2025 & 2025-2026
First Year: There will be two Semesters in a year. Examination will be held at the end of
each semester.
st nd
M.Sc. (Chemistry) 1 Year (2 Semester) (Marks: 500)
Pap Course Course Marks
er No. Hours Semester Internal Total
2nd Assessment
Exam. of House
Test
I CH-421 Inorganic Chemistry 1 60 80 20 100
II CH-422 Organic Chemistry 1 60 80 20 100
III CH-423 Physical Chemistry 1 60 80 20 100
IV CH-424 Group Theory,
Spectroscopy and 60 80 20 100
Diffraction Methods
V CH-425 Laboratory Course 33
(Inorganic Chemistry)
VI CH-426 Laboratory Course 34
(Organic Chemistry)
VII CH-427 Laboratory Course 33
(Physical Chemistry)
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Subject: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PAPER: (1) CH-421
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Spectroscopic ground states, correlation, Orgel and Tanabe-Sugano diagrams for transition metal
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complexes (d -d states), calculations of Dq, B and β parameters, charge transfer spectra and
Heteropoly Acids And Salts
UNIT 2
Electronic Spectra and Magnetic Properties Of Transition Metal Complexes-II
( 15 Hrs.)
Spectroscopic method of assignment of absolute configuration in optically active metal chelates
and their stereo chemical information, anomalous magnetic moments, magnetic exchange
coupling and spin crossover.
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
I. Examiner will set total of NINE questions comprising TWO questions from each unit
and ONE compulsory question of short answer type covering whole syllabi.
II. The students are required to attempt FIVE questions in all, ONE question from each
unit and the Compulsory question.
III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. Cotton, F.A.; Wilkinson Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 6 edition, John
Wiley& Sons, 1999.
2. Huheey, James E. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity,
th
4 edition, Harper Collins College Publishers, 1993.
nd
3. Greenwood, N.N. and Earnshaw, A. Chemistry of the Elements, 2 edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, A division of Read Educational & Professional Publishing Ltd., 2001.
nd
4. Lever, A.B.P. Inorganic Electronic Spectroscopy, 2 edition, Elsevier Science
Publishers B.V., 1984.
5. Carlin, Richard L. and Duyneveldt, A.J.Van Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal
Compounds, Inorganic Chemistry Concepts 2, Springer-verlag New York Inc., 1977.
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Subject: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Paper : (II) CH-422
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
Free Radical Reactions ( 8 Hrs.)
Type of free radical reactions, free radical substitution mechanism at an aromatic substrate,
neighbouring group assistance. Reactivity for aliphatic and aromatic substrates at a bridgehead.
Reactivity in the attacking radicals. The effect of solvents on reactivity.
Allylic halogenation (NBS), oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids, auto-oxidation.
Coupling of alkynes and arylation of aromatic compounds by diazonium salts. Sandmeyer
reaction. Free Radical Rearrangement. Hunsdiecker reaction.
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Elimination Reaction (7 Hrs.)
The E2, E1 and E1cB mechanisms and their spectrum, Orientation of the double bond.
Reactivity effects of substrate structure, attacking base, the leaving group and the medium.
Mechanism and orientation in pyrolytic elimination.
UNIT 4
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. March, Jerry Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanism and Structure, 6
edition, John Wiley, 2007.
rd
2. Carry, F. A.; Sundberg, R.J. Advanced Organic Chemistry, 3 edition, Plenum, 1990.
th
3. Sykes, Peter A Guide Book to mechanism in Organic Chemistry, 6 edition,
Longman, 1989.
th
4. Morrison, R. T.; Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, 6 edition, Prentice Hall, 1992.
nd
5. Kalsi, P. S. Organic Reactions and their Mechanisms, 2 edition, New
Age International Publishers, 2000.
1. Mukherji, S.M.; Singh, S.P. Reactions Mechanism in Chemistry, Vol. I, II, III,
Macmillan, 1985.
nd
2. Nasipuri, D. Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, 2 edition New Age International
Publishers, 1994. nd
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Eastern Limited, 1993.
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Subject: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Paper : (III) CH-423
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Chemical Dynamics: (15 Hrs.)
Methods of determining rate laws, ionic reactions*, kinetic salt effects, steady state kinetics,
kinetic & thermodynamic control of reactions, treatments of unimolecular reactions, Dynamic
chain (pyrolysis of acetaldehyde composition of ethane), photochemical (H2-cl2) reactions &
oscillatory reactions (Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction), homogeneous catalysis, kinetics of
enzyme reactions, general features of fast reactions, study of fast reactions by flow method,
relaxation method, flash photolysis, and NMR method, dynamics of molecular motion, probing
the transition state, dynamics of barrierless chemical reactions in solution, dynamics of
unimolecular reaction (Lindemann-Hinshelwood and Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus Theories
of unimolecular reactions)
UNIT 2
Thermodynamic criteria for non eqbm states, entropy production and entropy flow, entropy
balance eqns for different irreversible processes (eg. heat flow, chemical reaction etc.),
transformation of generalized fluxes and forces, noneqbm stationary states, phenomenological
equators, microscopic reversibility and onsager’s reciprocity relations, electro kinetic
phenomenon, diffusion, electrical conduction, irreversible thermodynamics for biological
system, coupled reactions.
Macromolecules:
Electrically conducting, fire resistant, liquid crystal polymers, Kinetics of polymerization,
mechanism of polymerization, mol.mass determination (osmometry, viscometry, diffusion &
light scattering methods), sedimentation, chain config. of macromolecules, calculation of average
dimensions.
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UNIT 3
Surface Chemistry (15 Hrs.)
Adsorption: Surface tension, capillary action, pressure difference across curved surface (Laplace
eqn), vapour pressure of droplets, (Kelvin eqn), Gibb’s adsorption isotherm, estimation of
surface area (BET eqn), surface films on liquids (electro kinetic phenomenon), catalytic activity
at surfaces.
UNIT 4
Electrocatalysis :
Influence of various parameters, H-electrode, polarography, theory Ilkovic eqn, (excluding
derivation), Half wave potential & its significance, electrocardiography, introduction to
corrosion, homogeneous, theory, forms of corrosion, corrosion monitoring.
Instructions for paper setters and candidates:
I. Examiner will set total of NINE questions comprising TWO questions from each unit
and ONE compulsory question of short answer type covering whole syllabi.
II. The students are required to attempt FIVE questions in all, ONE question from each
unit and the Compulsory question.
III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
rd
1. Atkins, P.W. Physical Chemistry, 3 edition, ELBS, 1987.
th
2. Chandra, A.K Introductions to Quantum Chemistry, 4 edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1994.
rd
3. Laidler, Keith J. Chemical Kinetics, 3 edition, Harper & Row, Publishers, New York,
nd
4. Young, R-J; Lovell, P.A. Introduction to Polymers, 2 edition, Replika Press Pvt.
Ltd., 1991.
st
5.
6. Flory, P.J. Principles of Polymer Chemistry, 1 edition, Asian th
Book Private Ltd., 2006.
Crow, D.R. Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry, 4 edition, Chapman
and Hall, London, 1994.
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BOOKS FOR FURTHER READING: th
1. Levine, Ira N. Quantum Chemistry, 5 edition, Prentice-Hall International, Inc., 2000.
rd
2. McWeeny, R. Coulson’s Valence, 3 edition, ELBS, Oxford University Press, 1979.
nd
3. Moore, J.W.; Pearson, R.G. Kinetics and Mechanism, 2 edition, John Wiley and Sons,
1981. st
4. Y. Moroi Micelles: Theoretical and Applied Aspects, 1 edition, Plenum Press, 1992.
nd
5. Bockris, John O’M; Reddy, Amulya K.N. Modern Electro-Chemistry, 2 edition,
Plenum Press, New York, 1998.
th
6. Adamson, Arthur W. Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 4 edition, A Wiley-Interscience
Publication, 1982.
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Subject: GROUP THEORY, SPECTROSCOPY AND DIFFRACTION METHODS
Paper : (IV) CH - 424
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus
st
pertaining to M.Sc. (1 Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been
upgraded as per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The
course contents have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the
Chemistry working in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus
contents are duly arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due
importance is given to requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
1. Windawi, H.; Ho, F.L. Applied Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis, Wiley
Interscience.
2. Parish,
st
R.V. NMR, NQR, EPR and Mossbauer Spectroscopy in Inorganic Chemistry,
1 edition, Ellis Harwood, 1990.
nd
3. Drago, Russell S. Physical Methods for Chemists, 2 edition, Saunders
College Publishing, 1992. rd
4. Cotton, F.A. Chemical Applications of Group Theory, 3 edition, Wiley Inter
Science Publication, 1971. st
5 Ghosh, P.K. Introduction to Photoelectron Spectroscopy, 1 edition, John Wiley
Inter Science, 1982.
6. Glusker, J.P. Crystal Structure and Analysis: a Primer, Oxford University Press, 1985.
st
7. Reddy, K.V. Symmetry and Spectroscopy of Molecules, 1 edition, New
Age International (P) Ltd., 1998.
th
8. Banwell, C.N. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, 4 edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., 1994.
BOOKS FOR FURTHER READING:
th
1. Hollas, J.M. Modern Spectroscopy, 4 edition, John Wiley, 2004.
st
2. Barrow, G.M. Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy,
nd 1 edition, McGraw Hill, 1962.
3. Chang, R. Basic Principles of Spectroscopy, 2 edition, McGraw Hill, 1971.
st
4. Jaffe, H.H. and Orchin, M. Theory and Applications of UV Spectroscopy, 1
edition, John Wiley, 1962.
5. Jackman, L.M.; Sternhell, S. Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
in Organic Chemistry, Pergamon Press, 1969.
rd
6. Kemp, William Organic Spectroscopy, 3 edition, Macmillan Press Ltd., 1991.
7. Ebsworth, E.A.V.;
st
Rankin, D.W.H.; Cracock, S. Structural Methods in Inorganic
Chemistry, 1 edition, ELBS, 1987.
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LABORATORY COURSE (INORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VI) CHP-425
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LABORATORY COURSE (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VII) CHP-426
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Harwood, L.M., Moody, C.J. Experimental Organic Chemistry, 1 edition,
Blackwell Scientific Publishers, 1989.
2. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, IVth edition,
Longman Group Ltd.,1978.
th
3. Mann, F.G.; Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, 4 edition, New
Impression, Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., 1975.
5. Leonard, J.; Lygo, B. Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, Chapman and Hall, 1995.
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LABORATORY COURSE (PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VIII) CHP-427
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. Levitt, B.P. Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry, 9 stedition, Longman, 1973.
2. Matthews, G. Peter Experimental Physical Chemistry, 1 edition, Oxford
University Press, 1985.
3. Shoemaker,
th
D.P.; Garland, C.W.; Nibler, J.W. Experiments in Physical Chemistry,
6 edition (International Edition) McGraw Hill Inc., 1996.
th
4. Khosla, B.D.; Garg, V.C. Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, 11
edition, R.Chand and Co., 2002.
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OUTLINES OF TESTS, SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING FOR M.Sc.
2nd YEAR (SEMESTER-3rd) EXAMINATION OF 2023-2024, 2024-2025 &
2025-2026 OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Second year: There will be two Semesters in a year. Examination will be held at the end of
each semester.
M.Sc. (Chemistry) 2nd Year (3rd Semester) (Marks: 500)
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SUBJECT: APPLICATIONS OF SPECTROSCOPY
PAPER: (1) CH-511
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy ( 8 Hrs.)
Hyperfine coupling, spin polarization for atoms and transition metal ions , spin orbit coupling
and significance of g-tensors , application of transition metal complexes (having one unpaired
electron) in biological systems.
Organic chemistry
Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy ( 4 Hrs.) Various electronic transitions (185-
800nm),Beer-Lambert law, effect of solvent on electronic transition, ultraviolet bands for
carbonyl compounds,unsaturated carbonyl compounds, dienes, conjugated polyenes. Fieser-
Woodwared rules for conjugated dienes and carbonyl , ultraviolet spectra of aromatic and
heterocyclic compounds. Steric effect in biphenyles.
UNIT 3
Infrared Spectroscopy ( 5 Hrs.)
Instrumentation and sample handling. Characteristics vibrational frequencies of alkanes, alkenes,
alkynes, aromatic compounds, alcohols ,ethetrs fhenols and amines .Detailed study of vibrational
frequencies of carbonyl compounds (ketones, aldehydes, esters amids acids, anhydrides,
lactones, lactans and conjugated carbonyl compounds). Effect of hydrogrn bonding of solvent
effect on vibrational frequencies , overtones, combination bands and Fermi resonance. FT-IR of
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gaseous, solid and polymeric materials.
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ( 10 Hrs.)
General introduction and definition, chemical shift, spin spin interaction,shielding mechanism of
measurement, chemical shift values and correlation for protons bonded to carbon
(aliphatic,olefinic,aldehydic and aromatic) anothernuclei (alcoholic, phenols, enols,
carboxlicacids, amines, amides & mercapto),chemical exchange,effect of deuteration,complex
spin-spin interaction between two, three, four, five nuclei ( first order sperctra) virtual coupling,
stereochemistry, hindered rotation, karplus curve variation of coupling constant with dihedral
angle. simplification of complex spectra- nuclear magnetic double reasonane, contact shift
reagents, solvent effects,fourier tansform tecnhnique, nuclear overhauser effect (NOE)
resonance of other nuclei –F,P
UNIT 4
Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy ( 6 Hrs.)
General considration chemical shift (aliphatic olefinic alkyne aromatic eteroaromatic and
carbonyl carbon)coupling constants.Two dimension
NMRspect- roscopy –COSY,NOESY,DEPT,APT, and INADEQUATE technique.
Mass Spectrometry ( 9 Hrs.)
Introduction, ion production –EI,CI,FD and FAB, factors affecting fragmentation,ion
analysis,ion abundance.Mass septracl fragmentation of organic compounds,common functional
group,molecular ion peak,metastabl peak,Mclafferty rearrangement. nitrogen rule,high resolution
mass spectrometery.Example of mass spectral fragmentation of organic compounds with respect
to their structure determination.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
nd
1. Drago, Russell S. Physical Methods for Chemists, 2 edition, Saunders College
Publishing, 1992.
2. Ebsworth, E.A.V.;
st
Rankin, D.W.H.; Cracock, S. Structural Methods in Inorganic
Chemistry, 1 edition, ELBS, 1987.
3. Cotton, F.A.; Lippard, S.J. Progress in Inorganic Chemistry, Vol. 8, Vol. 15, Wiley
Internationals.
nd
4. Lever, A.B.P. Inorganic Electronic Spectroscopy, 2 edition, Elsevier Science Publishers
B.V., 1984.
st
5. Parish, R.V. NMR, NQR, EPR and Mossbauer Spectroscopy in Inorganic Chemistry, 1
edition, Ellis Harwood, 1990.
6. Silverstein, R.M.;
th
Bassler, G.C.; Morrill, T.C. Spectrometric Identification of Organic
Compounds, 6 edition, John Wiley, 2002.
7. Abraham, R.J.; Fisher, J.; Loftus, P. Introduction to NMR Spectroscopy, Wiley.
8. Dyer, J.R. Application of Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds, Prentice Hall.
9. Nakamoto, Kazuo Infrared and th
Raman Spectra of Inorganic and Coordination
Compounds: Part A and B, 5 edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
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SUBJECT: ORGANOTRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY
PAPER: (II) CH-512
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Compounds of Transition Metal-Carbon Multiple Bonds ( 12 Hrs.)
Alkylidenes, alkylidynes, low valent Carbenes and carbynes-Synthesis, nature of bond,
Structural Characteristics, nucleophilic and Electrophilic reaction on the ligands, role in organic
synthesis
Transition Metal Compounds with Bonds to Hydrogen ( 3 Hrs.)
Transition metal Compounds with bonds to hydrogen
UNIT 2
Transition Metal Complexes (15 Hrs.)
Transition Metal Complexes with unsaturated Organic molecules, alkenes, alkynes, Allyl, diene,
dienyl, arene and trienyl complexes, preparations, properties, nature of bonding and structural
features importantreactions relating to nucleophilic and electrophilic attack on ligands and to
organic synthesis.
UNIT 3
Alkyls and Aryls of Transition Metals (6 Hrs.)
Types, routes of synthesis, Stability and decomposition Pathways, organocopper in
Organic Synthesis.
Fluxional organometallic compounds 2
( 9 Hrs.)
Fluxionality and dynamic equilibria in compounds such as η Allyl and dienyl Complexes.
UNIT 4
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III. All questions carry equal marks.
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ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
1. Collman, J.P.; Norton, J.R.; Hegsdus, L.S.; Finke, R.G. Principles and Application of
Organotransition Metal Chemistry, University Science Books.
th
2. Crabtree, R.G. The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 4 edition, John
Wiley, 2005.
nd
3. Mehrotra; Singh, A. Organometallic Chemistry, 2 edition, New Age International,
2005. th
4. Cotton, F.A.; Wilkinson Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 6 edition, John Wiley, 1999.
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SUBJECT: HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
PAPER: (II) CH-513
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Nomenclature of Heterocycles ( 4 Hrs.)
Replacement and systematic nomenclature (Hantzsch-widman System) for monocyclic fused and
bridged hetrocycles
Aromatic Heterocycles ( 5 Hrs.)
General chemical behaviour of aromatic heterocycles classification (structural type) criteria of
aromaticity(bond length ring current and chemical shift in H NMR- Spectra empirical
resonance energy delocalization energy and Dewar resonance energy Diamagnetic
susceptibility exaltations)
Non- aromatic Heterocycles ( 6 Hrs.)
Strain-bond angle and torsional strains and their conseqences in small ring heterocycles.
Conformation of six-membered heterocycles with reference to molecular Geometry, barrier to
ring inversion, pyramidal inversion and 1,3-diaxial interaction. Stereo-electronic effects-
anomeric and related effects Attractive interactions-hydrogen bonding and intermolecular
nucleophilic-electrophilic interactions.
UNIT 2
Heterocyclic synthesis ( 8 Hrs.)
Principles of heterocyclic synthesis involving cyclization reactions and cycloaddition Reactions.
Three- membered and four-membered heterocycles-synthesis and reactions of aziridines ,
oxiranes, thiiranes, azetidines, oxetanes and thietanes
Benzo-Fused Five-Memberd Heterocycles ( 7 Hrs.)
Synthesis and reaction including medicinal applications of benzopyrroles, benzofurans and
benzothiophenes
UNIT 3
(5 Hrs)
Synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds having heterocyclic ring with one or more
heteroatom.
Pencillin-V, Cephalosporin –C, Benzodiazepine (Midazolam, Diazepam), (
Antidepressant Fluoxetine, Escitalopram ), Proton Pump inhibitors ( Omeprazole,
Pentoperazole), Antihypertensive ( Nifedipine, Losartan)
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Six-Membered Heterocycles with Two or More Hetroatoms ( 5 Hrs.)
Synthesis and reactions of diazines, triazines, tetrazines and thiazines
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UNIT 4
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
1. Gupta, R.R.; Kumar, M.; Gupta, V Heterocyclic Chemistry, Vol.1-3, Springer Verlag,
1998.
rd
2. Joule, J.A.; Mills, K.; Smith, G. F. Heterocyclic Chemistry, 3 edition, Chapman and
Hall, 1998.
3. Acheson, R.M. An Introduction to the Heterocyclic Compounds, John Wiley.
4. Katrizky, A.R.; Rees, C.W. Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, Pergamon Press.
nd
5. Sriram,D.; Yogeeswari, P. Medicinal Chemistry 2 Ed. Pearson
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SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
PAPER: (IV) CH-514
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Environment (6 Hrs)
Introduction. Ccomposition of atmosphere, vertical temperature, heat budget of the Earth
atmospheric system, vertical stability atmosphere. Biogeochemical cycles of C,N,P,S and O.
Biodistribution of elements.
Environmental Toxicology (9 Hrs.)
Chemical solutions to environmental problems, biodegradability, principles of decomposition ,better
industrial processes. Bhopal gas tragedy, Chernobyl, Three mile island, Sewozo
UNIT 2
Industrial Pollution (15 Hrs.)
Cement sugar, distillery, drug, paper, thermal power plants, nuclear Power plants, metallurgy.
Polymers, drugsetc. Radionuclide analysis. Disposal of wastes and their management.and
Minamata disasters.
Soils
Composition, micro and macro nutrients, pollution- fertilizers, pesticides, plastic and metals.
Waste treatment
UNIT 3
Hydrosphere (15 Hrs.)
Chemical composition of water bodies-lakes, streams, rivers and wet lands etc. Hydrological
cycle. Aquatic pollution – inorganic, organic, pesticide, agricultural, industrial and Sewage,
detergents, oil spills and oil pollutants. Water Quality parameters –Dissolved oxygen,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids, metals, content of Chloride, sulphate, phosphate, nitrate and
micro-organisms. Water quality Standards. Analytical methods for measuring
BOD,DO,COD,F,Oils,metals (As,Cd,Cr, Hg,Pb,Se etc.), residual chloride and chlorine demand.
Purification and treatment of water.
UNIT 4
Atmosphere ( 15 Hrs.)
Chemical composition of atmosphere – particles, ions and redicals and their formation. Chemical
and photochemical reactions in atmosphere, smog formation, oxides of
Chlorofluorohydrocarbons, Ozone depletion, Global warming. Green house effect, acid rain, air
pollution controls and their chemistry. Analytical methods for measuring air pollutants.
Continuous monitoring instruments.
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III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
1. Manahan, S.E. Environmental Chemistry, Lewis Publishers.
2. Sharma; Kaur Environmental Chemistry, Krishna Publishers.
3. De, A.K. Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern.
4. Khopkar, S.M. Environmental Pollution Analysis, Wiley Eastern.
5. Welcher, F.J. Standard Method of Chemical Analysis, Vol. III.
6 Rose, J. Environmental Toxicology, Gordon and Breach Science Publication.
7. Landsberger, S. Elemental Analysis of Airborne Particles, Gordon and M. Creatchman
and Breach Science Publication.
8. Baird, C. Environmental Chemistry, W. H. Freeman, 1995.
9. Yadav, J.S.; Sobti, R.C.; Kohli, R.K. An Elementary Book on Environmental Education,
Panjab University Publication.
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LABORATORY COURSE (INORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (V) CH-515
Time 4 hours
Max marks 33
(6 Hrs./Week )
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Pass, G.; Sutcliffe Practical Inorganic Chemistry, 1 edition, Chapmann and Hall Ltd.,
1968.
nd
2. Jolly, W.L. Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, 2 edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1961.
3. Mauritis Kolthoff's and Sanddle Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis.
4. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, 5th edition,Longman
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Group Ltd.,1989.
LABORATORY COURSE (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VI) CH-516
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
rd
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, 3 Semester) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as per
provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 4 hours
Max marks 33
(6 Hrs./Week )
A. Preparation of the following organic compounds:
1. 2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde (Reimer tiemann Reaction )
2. Thiamine hydrochloride catalyzed synthesis of benzoin and conversion to benzil and
benzylic acid
3. Photoreduction of benzophenone to benzopinacol and subsequent conversion to
benzopinacolone
4. Preparation of 1, 1-bis-2-naphthol from 2-naphthol (Radical coupling reaction)
5. Synthesis of dihydropyrimidinone (Three component coupling reaction)
6. Synthesis of 4-nitrosalicylic acid from salicylic acid using calcium nitrate and acetic acid.
7. Benzophenone, Benzophenone oxime, Benzanilide (Beckmann Rearrangement).
8. Trinitrophenol (picric acid) and picrate derivative.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Harwood, L.M., Moody, C.J. Experimental Organic Chemistry, 1 edition, Blackwell
Scientific Publishers, 1989.
2. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, 5th edition, Longman
Group Ltd.,1989.
th
3. Mann, F.G.; Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, 4 edition, New Impression,
Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., 1981. nd
4. Tewari, K.S.; Vishnoi, N.K.; Mehrotra, S.N. A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, 2 edition,
Vikas Publishing House, 1976.
5 Leonard, J.; Lygo, B. Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, Chapman and Hall, 1995.
6. Monograph of Green Chemistry Experiments,
www.dst.gov.in/green-chem.pdf
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LABORATORY COURSE (PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VII) CH-517 OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
rd
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, 3 Semester) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as per
provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 4 hours
Max marks 33
(6 Hrs./Week )
1. Conductometric Measurements :
(i) Determination of cell constant of a cell.
(ii) Determination of equivalent conductance, degree of dissociation and
dissociation constant of a weak acid like acetic acid.
(iii) Verification of Debye-Huckel Onsager equation.
(iv) Conductometric titration of a mixture of HNO3 and H2SO4
(v) Determination of degree of hydrolysis.
(vi) To study the kinetics of saponification of ethyl acetate by NaOH
conductometrically.
(vii) To titrate conductometrically mixtures of HCL/NH4Cl and NH4OH/NH4Cl.
2. Chemical Kinetics :
(i) To compare the strengths of two acids by studying hydrolysis of an ester.
(ii) To study the kinetics of hydrolysis of ethyl acetate by NaOH.
3. Phase Equilibrium :
(i) To determine the equilibrium constant of KI3 complex formation KI + I2 - KI3
by distribution method.
(ii) To determine critical solution temperature of phenol-water system in the
presence of (a) 1% NaCl (b) 0.5% naphthalene (c) 1% succinic acid
ESSENTIAL BOOKS: th
1. Levitt, B.P. Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry, 9 edition, Longman Group Ltd., 1973.
st
2. Matthews, G. Peter Experimental Physical Chemistry, 1 edition, Oxford University Press,
1985. th
3. Shoemaker, D.P.; Garland, C.W.; Nibler, J.W. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 6 edition
(International Edition) McGraw Hill Inc., 1996.
th
4. Khosla, B.D.; Garg, V.C. Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, 11 edition, R.
Chand and Co., 2002.
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OUTLINES OF TESTS, SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING FOR M.Sc.
2nd YEAR (SEMESTER-4th) EXAMINATION OF 2023-2024, 2024-2025 &
2025-2026 OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Second year: There will be two Semesters in a year. Examination will be held at the end of
each semester.
M.Sc. (Chemistry) 2nd Year (4th Semester) (Marks: 500)
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SUBJECT: BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
PAPER: (I) CH-521
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Enzymes (6 Hrs.)
Introduction and historical perspective, chemical and biological catalysis, Remarkable properties
of enzymes like catalytic power, specificity and regulation. Nomenclature and classification,
extraction and purification. Fischer’s lock and key and Koshland’s induced fit hypothesis,
concept and identification of active site by the use of inhibitors, affinity labeling and enzyme
modification by site-directed mutagenesis . Enzyme kinetics, Michaelis-Menten and Lineweaver-
Burk plots, reversible and irreversible inhibition.
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
The Nucleic Acids: Nucleotide, torsion angles in poly nucleotide chains, the helical structure
of polynucleic acids, high order structure in polynucleotides.
Basic principles of interaction between molecules, water structure and its interaction with
biomolecules, dipole interactions, side chain interactions, electrostatic interactions, base pairing
in nucleic acids, base stacking, hydration and the hydrophobic effect.
Coil – helix transitions in proteins, statistical methods for predicting protein secondary
structures; melting and annealing of polynucleotide duplexes, helical transitions in double
stranded DNA, super coil dependent DNA transitions predicting helical structures in genomic
DNA.
UNIT 4
Bioenergetics and ATP cycle (8 Hrs.)
Structure and function of cell membrane, ion transport through cell membrane, Na /K Pump.
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II. The students are required to attempt FIVE questions in all, ONE question from each
unit and the Compulsory question.
III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
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SUBJECT: ORGANIC SYNTHESIS – I
PAPER: (III) CH-522
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Organometallic Reagents (15 Hrs.)
Principle, Preparations, properties and applications of the following in organic synthesis with
mechanistic details
Organolithium and organomagnesium compounds : Zn and Ce Compounds
Transition metals: Cu,Pd,Ni, Fe , Co, Rh and Ti Compounds
Other elements : Si ,B and iodine (I) Compounds
UNIT 2
Organic Synthesis (15 Hrs.)
Planning an Organic Synthesis: Intuitive approach, Disconnection approach – retrosynthetic analysis – the
basic concepts and order of events. One group disconnection’s, synthetic equivalents to common synthons,
latent polarity and functional group interconversions (FGI). Reversal of Polarity (Umpolung).
Regeoselectivity, Chemoselectivity and Diastereoselectivity, Cram’s Rule, Felkin-Ahn Model (with
relevant examples)
UNIT 3
Oxidation (7 Hrs.)
Introduction . Different oxidative Processes Hydrocarbon-alkenes, aromatic rings, saturated C-H
groups(activated and Unactivated)
Alcohols, diols, aldehybes, ketones, ketals and carboxylic acids, amines,
hydrazines, and sulphides. Oxidation with ruthenium tetaoxide,
iodobenzene diacetate and Thallium(III) nitrate.
Reduction (8 Hrs.)
Introduction Different reductive processes Hydrocarbons-alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic
rings carbonyl compounds-aldehydes, ketones, acids and their derivatives. epoxides. nitro,
nitroso, azo and oxime groups. Hydrogenolysis.
UNIT 4
Rearrangements (15 Hrs.)
General mechanistic considerations-nature of migration, migratory aptitude, memory effects A
detailed Study of the following rearrangements Pinacol-pinacolone, Wagner-Meerwein,
Demjanov, Benzil- Benzilic Acid, Favorskii, Arndt Eistert synthesis, Neber, Beckmann,
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Hofman, Curtius, Schmidt, Baeyer- Villiger, Shapiro reaction.
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Instructions for Paper setters and Candidates:
I. Examiner will set total of NINE questions comprising TWO questions from each unit
and ONE compulsory question of short answer type covering whole syllabi.
II. The students are required to attempt FIVE questions in all, ONE question from each
unit and the Compulsory question.
III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
1. Norman, R.O.C.; Coxon, J.M. Principles of Organic Synthesis, Blackie Academic &
Professional.
th
2. March, Jerry Advanced Organic Chemistry - Reactions, Mechanism and Structure, 6
edition, John Wiley, 2007.
3. Warren, S. Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach, John Wiley.
4. Cheng, Xue-Min; Corey, E.J. The Logic of Chemical Synthesis, John Wiley.
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SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
PAPER: (III) CH-523
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
*Terpenoids and Carotenoids ( 15 Hrs.)
UNIT 2
Alkaloids ( 15 hrs.)
Definition, nomenclature and physiological action occurrence isolation general method of
structure elucidation degradation classification based on nitrogen heterocyclic ring role of
alkaloids in plants. Structure stereochemistry synthesis and biosynthesis of the following:
Ephedrine, (+)- Conine, Nicotine, Atropine and Quinine
UNIT 3
Steroids ( 15 Hrs.)
Occurrence nomenclature basic skeleton. Diel’s hydrocarbon and Stereochemistry Isolation
structure determination and synthesis of cholesterol Bile acids Testosterone, Estrone Progestrone
Aldosterone Biosynthesis of Steroids
UNIT 4
Porphyrins (3 Hrs.)
Structure and synthesis of Haemoglobin and chlorophyll
Prostaglandins ( 5 Hrs.)
Occurrence, nomenclature, classification, biogenesis and physiological effects Synthesis of
PGE2 and PGF 2
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Pyrethroids and rotenones : ( 2 Hrs.)
Note : *Geraniol, Menthol, Zinigiberene, apigenin, luteolin, myrcetin, butin, aureusin are
deleted because geraniol similar to citral ,Menthol similar to Alpha-Terpeneol ,
Zinigibrene similar to farnesol ,Apigenin, luteolin, myrcetin similar to quercetin,
butin, aureusin similar to cyaniding
Instructions for Paper setters and Candidates:
I. Examiner will set total of NINE questions comprising TWO questions from each
unit and ONE compulsory question of short answer type covering whole syllabi.
II. The students are required to attempt FIVE questions in all, ONE question from
each unit and the Compulsory question.
III. All questions carry equal marks.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. Finar, I.L. Organic Chemistry, Vol. 2, 5 edition, ELBS, 1975.
2. Nogradi, M. Stereoselective Synthesis: A Practical Approach, VCH.
3. Coffey, S. Rodd’s Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Elsevier.
4. Hostettmann, Kurt; Gupta, M.P.; Marston, A. Chemistry, Biological and Pharmacological
Properties of Medicinal Plants from the Americas, Harwood Academic Publishers.
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SUBJECT: PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND SOLID STATE
PAPER: (IV) CH-524
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, General, Semester System) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as
per provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 3 hours
Max marks 80+20
(4 Hrs./Week )
(60 Hrs.)
UNIT 1
Photochemistry
Photochemical Reactions (4 Hrs.)
Interactionofelectromagneticradiationwith matter,typesofexcitations,
fate of excited molecule, quantum yield ,transfer of excitation energy, actinometry
Determination of reaction mechanism (5Hrs.)
Classification, rate constants and life times of reactive energy states –determination of rate
constants of reaction .Effect of light intensity on the rate of photochemical reactions. Types of
photochemical reaction –photo-dissociation, gas –phase photolysis.
Photochemistry of Alkenes (6 Hrs.)
Interamolecularreaction of the olefinic bond-geometrical isomerism, cyclisation reaction
,rearrangementof 1,4- and 1,5-dienes
UNIT 2
Photochemistry of Carbonyl compound (7Hrs.)
Intramolecular reaction of carbonyl compounds-saturated,cyclic and acyclic β γ unsaturated and
α-β unsaturated compounds.Cyclohexadienes. intermolecular cycloadditio reactions—
dimerisation and oxetane formation.
Photochemistry of aromatic compounds (4 Hrs.)
Isomerisations, additions and substitutions.
Miscellaneous photochemical reactions (4 Hrs.)
Photofries reactions of anilids. photo-fries rearrangement. Barton reaction. singlet molecular
oxygen reactions. photochemical formation of smog. photodegradation of polymers.
photochemistry of vision.
UNIT 3
Solid state chemistry
Solid state reactions (4 Hrs.)
General principles ,experimental procedures, co-precipitation as a precursor to solid state
reactions, kinetics of solid state reactions.
Crystal defects and non-stochiometry (6 Hrs.)
Perfect and imperfect crystals, intrinsic and extrinsic defects-point defect, line defects,vacancies-
Schottky defects and Frenkel defects. Thermodynamics of Schottky defects and
Frenkel defect formation, colour centers, non-stoichiometry and defects.
Organic solids ( 5 Hrs.)
Electrically conducting solids, organic charge transfer complex, organic metals, new
superconductors.
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UNIT 4
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
1. Singh, Jagdamba; Singh, Jaya Photochemistry and Pericyclic Reactions, New Age
International Publishers.
rd
2. Pavia; Lampman, D.L.; George, Gary M; Kriz, S. Introduction to Spectroscopy, 3
edition, Harcourt College Publication, 2001.
3. Gilbert, A.; Beggott, J. Essentials of Molecular Photochemistry, Blackwell Scientific
Publication.
4. Turro, N.J.; Benjamin, W.A. Molecular Photochemistry.
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LABORATORY COURSE (INORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (V) CH-525
1. Amperometric determination of
+2
(i) Zn with EDTA
(ii) Thiosulphate with iodine.
2. Analysis of water
(i) Hardness
– +
(ii) Different type of nitrogen (NO3 ions, NH4 ions) and oxygen (Residual oxygen,
BOD/COD)
(iii) Residual chlorine
(iv) Removal of hardness.
3. Oxidation-Reduction Titrations
(i) Preparation of 0.1M cerium (IV) sulphate and its standardization with ammonium
iron(II) sulphate or sodium oxalate.
(ii) To determine the concentration of the nitrite ions in the sample solution using
standardized cerium (IV) sulphate
(iii) To determine the percentage purity of the NaNO2 using standardized cerium (IV)
sulphate.
4. Precipitation Titrations
(i) Preparation of 0.1M silver nitrate and its standardization with Mohr’s method using
potassium chromate/adsorption indicator.
(ii) Determination of chloride in neutral solution by titration with standard 0.1 M silver
nitrate
5. Oxidation and reduction processes involving iodine
(i) Preparation of sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3,5H2O) and its standardization
with potassium iodate / potassium dichromate.
(ii) Determination of copper in crystallized copper sulphate using standardized
Sodium thiosulphate solution.
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
th
1. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, 5 edition, Longman
Group 1989.
st
1. Pass, G.; Sutcliffe Practical Inorganic Chemistry, 1 edition, Chapmann and Hall Ltd.,
1968.
nd
2. Jolly, W.L. Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, 2 edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1961
3. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, 5th edition, Longman
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Group Ltd.,1989.
LABORATORY COURSE (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VI) CH-526
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
To teach the fundamental concepts of Chemistry and their applications. The syllabus pertaining
to M.Sc. (2nd Year, 4th Semester) in the subject of Chemistry has been upgraded as per
provision of the UGC module and demand of the academic environment. The course contents
have been revised from time to time as per suggestions of the teachers of the Chemistry working
in the Panjab University, Chandigarh and affiliated colleges. The syllabus contents are duly
arranged unit wise and contents are included in such a manner so that due importance is given to
requisite intellectual and laboratory skills.
Time 4 hours
Max marks 34
(6 Hrs./Week )
A. Extraction of organic compound from natural sources
1. Isolation of caffeine from Tea leaves
2. Isolation of Casein and lactose from milk
3. Isolation of Lcycopene from tomatoes
4. Isolation of Hippuric acid from urine
1. To estimate the strength of given glucose and sucrore solution. (Fehling’s method )
2. To determine saponification & iodine values of oils and fats.
3. Estimation of formaldehyde.
4.Estimation of glycin
ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Harwood, L.M., Moody, C.J. Experimental Organic Chemistry, 1 edition, Blackwell
Scientific Publishers, 1989.
2. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, 5th edition, Longman
Group Ltd.,1989.
th
3. Mann, F.G.; Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, 4 edition, New Impression,
Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., 1981. nd
4. Tewari, K.S.; Vishnoi, N.K.; Mehrotra, S.N. A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, 2 edition,
Vikas Publishing House, 1976.
5. Leonard, J.; Lygo, B. Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, Chapman and Hall, 1995.
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LABORATORY COURSE (PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY)
PAPER: (VII) CH-527
OR
Spectro-photometric analysis:
(i) Determination of the absorption curve and concentration of a substance (potassium
nitrate).
(ii) The effect of substituents on the absorption spectrum of benzoic acid.
(iii) Spectrophotometric determination of the pK value of an indicator (The acid
dissociation constant of methyl red/ phenolphthalein).
2. Colorimetry :
(i) Determination of iron in water using a colorimeter.
(ii) To measure concentration of KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 present in same solution.
(iii) To find composition of ferric ions-salicylic acid complex by Job's method.
3. Refractometry:
(i) Determination of molar refractivity of ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, ethylene chloride
and chloroform and calculation of the atomic refractivities of the C, H and Cl.
(ii) Measurement of the average electronic polarizabilities of some of the common
solvents refractometrically.
(iii) To find the composition of binary mixtures refractometrically.
4. Chromatography :
(i) To prepare citric acid from sodium citrate and aniline from aniline hydrochloride using
cation and anion exchangers.
(ii) To differentiate common sugars/amino acids by paper chromatography.
5. Computer Programming :
Elementary exercise in computer graphics an illustrative experiment solving the
interactive equation. Plotting the time series: Xn,(t) Versus n. (for all experiments.
Students should be encouraged to analyze data (graphics etc.) on a computer).
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ESSENTIAL BOOKS:
st
1. Matthews, G. Peter Experimental Physical Chemistry, 1 edition, Oxford University
Press, 1985.
2. Shoemaker, D.P.; Garland, C.W.; Nibler, J.W. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 6
th
edition (International Edition) McGraw Hill Inc., 1996.
th
3. Khosla, B.D.; Garg, V.C. Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, 11 edition,
R. Chand and Co., 2002.
th
4. Vogel, A.I. Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS, 5 edition, Longman
Group 1989.
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