Course Code ASC X01
Course Title Applied Chemistry
Course Assessment Methods
End Semester Assessment(University Exam) 50
Continuous Assessment (Minors, Assignments, 50
Quiz)
Course Prerequisites
Course Objectives (CO) To teach the fundamentals of basic chemical
sciences essential for the development of new
technologies to all branches of engineering.
Course Outcome 1. The geometry and bonding in
homonuclear, heteronuclear molecules
and coordination compounds. Splitting of
d-orbital in octahedral, tetrahedral and
square planar field along with different
properties of the coordination
compounds.
2. How the molecules are arranged in three
dimensional structure and how it leads to
the phenomena of various types of
isomerism.
3. The basic principles of spectroscopy and
its use to determine the chemical
structure.
4. The different thermodynamic laws, heat
changes and energy calculations.
5. The role and mechanism of various
heterogeneous and homogeneous
catalysts in increasing reactions rate of
many synthetically important chemical
reactions.
6. The sustainable technology in design and
synthesis of polymers for its variety of
applications.
Note for the examiner: The end semester question paper will be of 50 Marks having 7 questions of equal marks.
Students are required to attempt 5 questions in all. First question, covering the whole syllabus and having questions
of conceptual nature, will be compulsory. Rest of the paper will be divided into two parts having three questions
each and the candidate is required to attempt two questions from each section.
SYLLABUS
SECTION - A
Chemical Bonding (6 hrs)
Molecular orbital theory and its applications to the formation of homonuclear (H2, N2) and heteronuclear diatomic
molecules (NO, CO, CN), Valence bond theory as applicable to coordination compounds and its limitations.
Crystal Field Theory, Splitting of octahedral, tetrahedral and square planner complexes, crystal field stabilization
energies of octahedral and tetrahedral complexes and its application.
Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds (8 hrs)
Concept of isomerism. Types of isomerism. Optical isomerism–enantiomers, optical activity, properties of
enantiomers, diastereomers, meso compounds, resolution of enantiomers, inversion, retention and racemization, R
& S systems of nomenclature. Geometric isomerism– determination of configuration of geometric isomers, E & Z
system of nomenclature Conformational isomerism – conformational analysis of ethane and n-butane;
conformations of cyclohexane, Newman projection.
Spectroscopy (9 hrs)
Spectroscopy: UV- Introduction, Lambert-Beer’s Law, selection rules, electronic transitions, Application to simple
organic molecules (auxochrome, chromophore), effect of conjugation and solvent on transition of organic
molecules, Woodward-Fieser Rules for calculating λmax for dienes. Infrared Spectroscop- Introduction, Principle
of IR spectroscopy-Fundamental vibrations, Application to simple organic molecules (effect of masses of atoms,
bond strength, nature of substituent, hydrogen bonding on IR frequency), sample preparation for IR.
SECTION - B
Thermodynamics (10 hrs)
Review of objectives and limitations of chemical thermodynamics, State functions, Thermodynamic equilibrium,
work, heat, internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity. Zeroth law of thermodynamics, First law of thermodynamics
Reversible, isothermal and adiabatic expansion & compression of an ideal gas. Irreversible isothermal and adiabatic
expansion of an ideal gas. Carnot cycle and efficiency of reversible engines, Enthalpy change and its measurement.
Flame temperature, Second and third law of thermodynamics. Concept of entropy. Gibb’s and Helmholtz
equations. Simple numericals for calculating w, q, ∆E, ∆H and entropy.
Catalysis (6 hrs)
Catalysis and general characteristics of a catalytic reactions, Homogeneous catalysis, Heterogenous catalysis, Acid
base catalysis and Enzyme catalysis – Michealis Menten equations, Application of catalysis for industrially
important processes – Hydrogenation (Wilkinson’s catalyst), Hydroformylation, Acetic acid process, Wacker
process.
Polymers (6 hrs)
General introduction, classification of polymers, Mechanism of addition and condensation polymerization, Idea of
number average and weight average molecular masses of polymers, Properties and uses of polystyrene, polyester,
polyamide, epoxy, phenol-formaldehyde and silicon resins.
Books suggested:
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
[Link]. NAME AUTHOR(S) PUBLISHER
1. Atkin’s Physical Chemistry Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula 7th Ed., Oxford University
Press
2 Concise Inorganic Chemistry J D Lee 5th Edition, Chapman &
Hall, 2003
3 Organic Chemistry Joseph M. Hornback Brooke Cole Publishing
Company U.S.A.
4 A Textbook of Engineering Shashi Chawla Dhanpat Rai & Co. Pvt.
Chemistry Ltd., Delhi (2008)
5 Principles of Physical Puri, Sharma and Pathania W.H. Freeman & Co. 2008.
Chemistry
6 Introductory Polymer [Link] John Wiley & Sons, New
Chemistry York, 1993
7 Introduction to spectroscopy D. S. Pavia, G.M. Lasmpman 4th Edition, Thomson
and G.S. Kriz learning, Indian Edition
2012.
8 Basic Inorganic Chemistry. F.A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson and 3rd Ed., John Wiley &
P.L. Gaus Sons
9 Inorganic Chemistry- James E. Huheey, Ellen A. 4th Ed. Pearson Edu. Asia
Principles of structure and Keiter and Richard L. Keiter
reactivity
10 Organic Chemistry S. M. Mukherji, S. P. Singh & 1st Edition, Vol. 2, 1985,
R. P. Kapoor New Age International Pvt.
Ltd
Course Code ASC X51
Course Title Applied Chemistry (P)
Course Assessment Methods
Practical (Continuous and end semester 50
evaluation)
List of Experiments
Instruction for Students: The candidate will be attending a laboratory session of three hours weekly and has to
perform any eight experiments.
1. Verify Lambert Beer’s law using spectrophotometer and CoCl2 or K2Cr2O7 solution.
2. To determine the strength of an acid solution by using conductivity meter.
3. Determination of saponification number of oil.
4. Preparation of a phenol formaldehyde resin.
5. Experiments on TLC (determination of Rf values and identification of various compounds).
6. To determine the heat of a neutralization reaction.
7. To determine the heat of solution of given compound.
8. Determination of total hardness of a water sample.
9. Determination of copper.
10. Determination of chloride ion and dissolved O2 in water.
11. Preparation of an inorganic complex/organic compound
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
[Link]. NAME AUTHOR(S) PUBLISHER
1. A textbook of Quantitative A. I. Vogel Longman Gp. Ltd, 4th
Inorganic Analysis editon
2 Essentials of Experimental Shashi Chawla Dhanpat Rai and Co.
Engineering Chemistry Delhi (2001)
3 Vogel's text book of J. Mendham, R. C. Denny, J. D. Pearson Education
quantitative chemical analysis Barnes and M. J. K. Thomas