MSc Chemistry 1st & 3rd sem

M.Sc.
Chemistry, BOS july 2018

Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
Mullana-133207(Ambala), Haryana (India)
(Established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification No. F.9-65/2006-U.3 (A) dated 12-6-2007)
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SCHEME & SYLLABUS FOR M.Sc. Chemistry

1st and 3rd sem
Under
(Choice Based Credit System)
Chemistry Department
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
Ambala, Haryana
INDIA-133207
M.Sc. Chemistry, BOS july 2018
M.Sc.Chemistry- Scheme and Syllabi
FIRST SEMESTER ( For 2018-2020)
S.No. Paper Paper Hrs/Week Credit Marks

Code Lecture Practicals (Ex+Int)
1 MCH-101 Inorganic Chemistry-I 4 0 4.0 100(60+40)
2 MCH-102 Organic Chemistry-I 4 0 4.0 100(60+40)
3 MCH-103 Physical Chemistry-I 4 0 4.0 100(60+40)
4 MCH-104/105 Bio Sciences/ 3 0 3.0 100(60+40)
Basic Mathematics for Chemists
5 MCH-107 Inorganic Chemistry Practical-I 0 4 2.0 100(40+60)
6 MCH-108 Organic Chemistry Practical-I 0 4 2.0 100(40+60)
7 MCH-109 Physical Chemistry Practical-I 0 4 2.0 100(40+60)
8 MCH-110 Seminar 0 2 1.0 50(Int)
Total 15 14 22.0 850
M.Sc.Chemistry- Scheme and Syllabi Third SEMESTER ( For 2017-2019)
THIRD SEMESTER
S.No. Paper Paper Hrs/Week Credit Marks

Code Lecture Practicals (Ex+Int)
1 MCH-301 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 5 0 5 100(60+40)
2 MCH-302 PhotoChemistry and Pericyclic Reactions 5 0 5 100(60+40)
3 MCH-303 Advanced Physical Chemistry 5 0 5 100(60+40)
4 MCH-304 Reagents and Heterocyclic Chemistry 5 0 5 100(60+40)
5 MCH-305 Inorganic Chemistry Practical-III 0 3 3 100(40+60)
6 MCH-306 Organic Chemistry Practical-III 0 3 3 100(40+60)
7 MCH-307 Physical Chemistry Practical-III 0 3 3 100(40+60)
8 MCH-308 Summer Training 0 0 4.0 100(60+40)
9 MCH-309 Semainr 0 2 1 50(Int)
10
Total 20 11 34 950
Summer Training presentations/evaluations will be on Saturdays

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Syllabus of MSc Chemistry- 1st Sem

MSc. Chemistry-1st Semester
Inorganic Chemistry- I
(July 2018 onwards)
MCH-101 L T P Cr
4 0 0 4
Total Marks: 100
Theory : 60
Sessional : 40
Time of Examination: 3 Hours
NOTE: The Question paper is divided in to two sections A and B, both compulsory. Section A
comprises of 12 questions (3 from each unit) of one mark each. Section B comprises of 4
questions (1 from each unit with two alternatives) of 12 marks each.
UNIT-I
Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory
Symmetry elements and symmetry operations, symmetry planes and reflections, the inversion centre,
proper axis and proper rotations, products of symmetry operations, Equivalent Symmetry elements and
equivalent atoms, The symmetry point groups of linear and non linear molecules having Schoenflies
Symbols such as Cs, Ci, C2, Cn, Cnv, Cnh, Dn, Dnh, Dnd, C∞v, and D∞h. Matrix representation of C 2V and C3V
point groups, Group Multiplication Table, Character table for C 2V and C3V point groups. The great
orthogonality theorem and its importance, Reducible and Irreducible representation. Decomposing
reducible representation into irreducible components.
UNIT-II
Electronic Structure and Spectra of Transition Metal Complexes
Crystal field splitting of d- orbitals in O h symmetry, splitting of d-orbitals inTd and other symmetries, Jahn-
Teller distortions, the spectrochemical series, high spin and low spin configurations, limitations of crystal
field theory, atomic orbitals and ground terms, crystal field splitting of free ion D terms, F terms, P terms
and S terms, splitting patterns of d n ground terms, The nephelauxetic effects, Selection rules for electronic
transition, Orgel diagram and Tanabe Sugano diagram, charge-transfer transitions.
UNIT-III
Spin and Magnetism in Transition Metal Complexes
The qualitative origin of paramagnetism, Diamagnetism, Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism,

magnetic Susceptibility, Gouy method for the determination of magnetic susceptibility, Curie law, Curie
Temperature, Curie-Weiss law, Neel temperature, orbital quenching and spin only formula, high spin low
spin crossovers.
Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides
Electronic configuration and stable oxidation states of lanthanide and actinide contraction, the lanthanide
and actinide contraction : its causes and consequences, Differences between the 4f and 5f orbitals,
electronic structures and absorption spectra of the lanthanides and actinides, spin-orbit coupling, magnetic
properties of lanthanides and actinides.
UNIT-IV
Metal π-complexes
Preparation, structure, bonding and reactivities of transition metal carbonyls, metal nitrosyl and halide
complexes. vibrational spectra of metal carbonyls and nitrosyls for bonding and structural elucidation.
Metal Clusters
Dinuclear, trinuclear, tetranuclear and hexanuclear metal carbonyl and halide type clusters, compounds
with metal-metal multiple bonds.
Books Recommended
1. Chemical Applications of Group Theory, F. A. Cotton, Second Edition, Wiley Eastern Limited,
1971.
2. Transition Metal Chemistry, M. Gerloch, E. C. Constable, Verlagsgesellschaft,
Weinheim, Germany.
3. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Third Edition, F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, Wiley Eastern
Limited, 1972.
4. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Fifth Edition, F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, John Wiley and
Sons, New York.
5. Inorganic Chemistry, Principles of Structures and Reactivity, J. E. Huheey,
E. A. Keiter, R. L. Keiter, Harper Collins College Publishers, 1993, New York.
6. Concise Inorganic chemistry, Fifth edition, J. D. Lee, Blackwell Science Limited, 1996, Oxford,
UK.
M.Sc. Chemistry- 1st Semester

Organic Chemistry-I
(July 2018 onwards)
MCH -102 L T P Cr
4 0 0 4
Total Marks: 100
Theory: 60
Sessional: 40
Time: 3 Hours
.
UNIT-I
Reaction Mechanism
Types of organic reactions and mechanisms, kinetic and thermodynamic control in product formation,
Potential energy diagrams for transition states and reaction intermediates in different reactions,
Hammond's postulate, Curtin-Hammett principle, Hammett equation and linear free energy relationship,
Methods of determining mechanisms, isotope effects, Effect of structure on reactivity: resonance and
field effects, steric effect.
UNIT-II
Stereochemistry-I
Stereochemical nomenclatures: (E, Z), chiral centre, chiral axis, chiral plane, helicity, threo-erythro,
Stereogencity and chirotopicity. Conformational and configurational enantiomers. Symmetry and
molecular chirality. Stereochemical features: cyclohexane and its derivatives conformation and physical
properties. Conformation and relative reactivity of diastereomers, Prochirality and Prostereoisomerism.
Topicity and Reactivity. A symmetric synthesis: Addition of a chiral reagents to chiral ketones and
aldehydes, models of stereochemical control: Cram, Felkin and Karabatsos. Stereospecific and
stereoselective reactions.
UNIT-III
Aliphatic Electrophilic Substitution

Bimolecular mechanisms (SE2 and SEi), SE1 mechanism, electrophilic substitution with double bond
shifts, factors affecting reactivity: substrate structure, leaving group and solvent polarity, diazo-transfer
reaction.
Aromatic Electrophilic substitution
Theoretical treatment, arenium ion mechanism, orientation and reactivity (mono substituted benzene
ring only), orto/para ratio, ipso attack, orientation in other ring systems, Vilsmeier-Haack reaction,
Reimer- Tiemann reaction, Gatterman- Koch reaction, Fries rearrangement.
UNIT-IV
Aliphatic Nucleophilic Substitution

The SN1,SN2 and SNi mechanism, mixed SN1 and SN2 mechanism, SET mechanism; nucleophilic
substitution at an allylic, aliphatic trigonal and a vinylic carbon; Factors affecting reactivity: substrate
structure, attacking nucleophile, leaving group and reaction medium; ambident nucleophiles.
Aromatic Nucleophilic substitution
The unimolecular, bimolecular and elimination-addition mechanism involving benzyne, arynes.
Reactivity, effect of substrate, structure, attacking nucleophile and leaving group. Von-Richter,
Sommelet-Houser and Stevens rearrangements.
Books Recommended:
1. Jerry March, Advanced Organic Chemistry Reactions, Mechanism and Structure,
John Wiley.
2. F. A. Carey and R. J. Sundberg, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Plenum.
3. Peter Sykes, A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Longman.
4. C. K. Ingold, Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Cornell University Press.
5. R. T. Morrison and R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry, Prentice-Hall.
6. H. O. House, Modern Organic Reactions. 2nd Edition (1972), Benjamin/Cummings
Publishing Company, California.
7. R. O. C. Norman and J. M. Coxon, Principles of Organic Synthesis, Blackie Academic &
Professional.
8. S. M. Mukherji and S. P. Singh, Reaction Mechanism in Organic Chemistry,
Macmillan.
9. D. Nasipuri, Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, New Age International.
10. P.S, Kalsi, Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, New Age International.
M.Sc. Chemistry- 1st Semester

Physical Chemistry -I
(July 2018 onwards)
L T P Cr
4 0 0 4
MCH-103
Total Marks: 100

Theory: 60
Sessional: 40
UNIT-I
CLASSICAL THERMODYNAMICS:
Brief resume of concepts of thermodynamics, free energy, chemical potential and entropy. Partial molar
properties, partial molar free energy, partial molar volume and partial molar heat content and their
significances. Determination of these quantities. Concept of fugacity and determination of fugacity.
Non-ideal systems: Excess functions for non-ideal solutions. Activity, activity coefficients, Debye-Huckel
theory for activity coefficient of electrolytic solutions, determination of activity and activity coefficients,
ionic strength.
UNIT-II
SURFACE CHEMISTRY:
Introduction to adsorption, thermodynamic treatment of adsorption, adsorption of gases by solids,
adsorption activation energy, adsorption isobars, calculation of heat of adsorption by Clausius – Clapeyron
equation, types of adsorption curves, Langmuir equation and BET isotherm, multilayer adsorption, and
significance in surface area determination, adsorption from solution, surface excess concentration,
adsorption at the surface of liquid, Gibbs adsorption equation: derivation significance and experimental
verification, Change in enthalpy, entropy and free energy of adsorption, surface active substances, catalytic
activity of surface, Applications of adsorption.
UNIT-III
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM:
Formulation of Equilibrium Law on the basis of Donder’s idea, Equilibrium Law for Ideal gases, Chemical
Affinity and thermodynamic functions, Other forms of Equilibrium constant for ideal gas reaction, Relation
between different types of equilibrium constants, Equilibrium Constant and degree of dissociation,
Calculation of K from Standard Change in free energy, Variation of Kp and Kc with temperature and
Pressure, The Le-Chatelier’s Principle (Donder treatment), Quantitative Treatment of Le-Chatelier’s
Principle on the basis chemical affinity, Equilibrium Constant for a system of Real Gases.
Phase Rule : Introduction of phase rule, two component system (e.g. Lead – silver system, Ferric chloride –
water system), and determination of eutectic point, construction of phase diagram of three component
system (e.g. water - ethanol – benzene, KCl – NaCl – H2O)
UNIT-IV
QUANTUM CHEMISTRY- I:
Introduction, Schrodinger equation and postulates of quantum mechanics, Commutative laws, operators.
The linear harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor, The hydrogen atom, the solution of Schrödinger equation for
hydrogen atom, radial distribution function, quantum number n, l, and m. Variation theorem, linear
variation principle, perturbation theory (first order and non-degenerate), the perturbation and variation
treatment of the Helium atom.
References
1. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, ELBS.

2. A.W.Adamson: “The Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces”, Interscience
3. F.Daniels and R.A.Alberty: “Physical Chemistry”, Wiley Eastern.
4. G.W.Castellan: “Physical Chemistry”, Narosa Publishing House
5. I.N.Levine: “Quantum Chemistry”, Prentice Hall
6. S.Glasstone, K.J.Laidler and H.Eyring: “The theory of Rate Process”, McGraw Hill.
7. Introductory Quantum Chemistry, A.K.Chandra
8. Physical Chemistry, T. Engle and P. Reid, (Pearson Education) 2006
9. Basic Chemical Thermodynamics, E. Brian Smith (ELBS) 1990
10. Statistical Thermodynamics, L.K. Nash.
11. Physical Chemistry molecular approach, D.Mcquarie and J. Simom (Viva) 2000.
M.Sc. Chemistry Ist Semester

Bio-Science
(July 2018 onwards)
(For Non-medical Students)
MCH -104 L T P Cr
Total Marks: 100 3 0 0 3
Theory: 60
Sessional: 40
UNIT-I
Organisation of Life:
Introduction of biomolecules: Important examples of biomolecules and building blocks of biopolymers.
The life of cells – The cell theory, general characteristics of cells, difference between prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells, difference between plant and animal cells, intracellular organelles( Mitochondria,
Ribosomes, E.R., Golgi Apparatus, Chloroplast, Nucleus) and their functions.
UNIT-II
Amino acids
Amino acids, peptides and proteins: Primary structure of proteins, end group determination, amino acid
analysis and the Edman degradation (protein sequencing), Ramachandran plot and the secondary structure
of proteins α-helix, β-pleated sheet, β-bend and collagen triple helix. Tertiary structure and structural
motifs - protein folding and domain structure of proteins. Oligomeric proteins. Purification and
characterization of proteins, functions of proteins.
UNIT-III
Nucleic Acids and Genetic Code
Nucleotides and nucleic acids: Ribonucleotides and deoxyribonucleotides, RNA and DNA. Base pairing,
double helical structure of DNA and forces stabilizing nucleic acid structure. Methods used in nucleic acid
separation and characterization, nucleic acid sequencing.
UNIT-IV
Transcription and translation: Messenger RNA, RNA polymerase and protein synthesis. Control of
transcription and protein-DNA interactions. The genetic code, tRNA structure and codonanticodon
interactions. Ribosomes and their structure. Gene cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.
ATP- the biological energy currency, Few examples of important oxidizing and reducing agents involved
in biological processes.
Books Suggested
1. Principles of Biochemistry, A.L. Lehninger, Worth Publishers.
2. Biochemistry, L.Stryer, W.H. Freeman.
3. Biochemistry, J. David Rawn, Neil Patterson.
4. Biochemistry, Voet and Voet, John Wiley.
5. Outlines of Biochemistry, E.E. Conn and P.K. Stumpf, John Wiley.
M.Sc. Chemistry Ist Semester

Basic Mathematics for Chemists
(July 2018 onwards)
(For Medical Studenst)
MCH -105
L T P Cr
3 0 0 3
Total Marks: 100
Theory: 60
Sessional: 40
UNIT-I
Vectors
Examples of scalar and vectors in two, three dimensions, representation and simple properties of vectors,
addition and subtraction of vectors, vector addition by the method of triangles, resolution of vectors into
rectangular components, addition of vectors by components, addition of vectors by components,
multiplication and differentiation of vectors. Scalar product of vectors, vector product, concept of
normalization, orthogonality and complete set of unit vectors.Illustration of applications to spectroscopy
and quantum chemistry.
UNIT-II
Matrices and Determinants
Definition of matrix, types of matrices, viz. row matrix, column matrix, null matrix, square matrix,
diagonal matrix, addition, subtraction and multiplication by a number, matrix multiplication, Transpose and
ad joint of matrix, elementary transformation, representation and applications (without development of
theory) to solution of linear equations. Definition of determinant, properties of determinants, evaluation of
determinants. Illustration or applications to group theory, problem of chemistry.
UNIT-III
Logarithm
Theory and application of logarithms for solving chemical problems.
Graphical Representation of Equations
Rectangular coordinates, straight lines, slope and intercept of the equation, slope and point equation, two
point equation, parallel lines, points of intersection, distance between two points, change of origin.
Examples from problems in chemistry,
Differential Calculus
Theory, rules of differentiation, powers, added and subtracted functions, constants, products, quotients,
functions of a function, logarithmic differentiation, parametric functions. Algebraic simplification,
differentiation of implicit functions, rate of change of slope, successive differentiation, their application to
thermodynamic principles.
UNIT-IV
Partial Differentiation
The fundamental theorem of partial differentiation, successive partial differentiation. Application to
chemical problems. Sterling’s approximation.
Integral Calculus
Rules of integration between limits, significance of exponential functions, methods of integration, viz.
algebraic simplifications, substitution, integration by parts, integration by partial fractions, coordinate
transformation (e.g., Cartesian to spherical polar). Illustration of application in chemistry. Evaluation of
standard integrals of the types:
Differential Equation
Simple differential equations, separable variables, homogene

Books Suggested
1. Mathematical Preparation for Physical Chemistry, F. Daniels, McGraw Hill.
2. Mathematical Preparation for General Physics, J.B. Marian, R.C. Davidson Saunder Company
3. Mathematical Methods for Science Students, G. Stephemen, ELBS.
4. Chemical Thermodynamics, R.C. Reid.
M.Sc. Chemistry 1st Semester

Inorganic Chemistry Practical-I
(July 2018 onwards)
MCH -106 L T P Cr
Practical/Viva Voce 40
Sessional: 60
I. Qualitative analysis:
Total five radicals to be given containing two less common metal ions and one insoluble and two
acid radicals.
Less common metal ions – W, Tl, Mo, Se, Ti, Zr, Th, V, U, Ce, Be (two metal ions in
cationic/anionic forms)
Insolubles: Halides[Calcium fluoride and silver halides(AgCl,AgBr,AgI)];
Sulphates (Lead Sulphate, Barium Sulphate Strontium Sulphate and Calcium Sulphate) ; Oxides [WO 3,
Silica(SiO2) , Alumina(AlO2),Cr2O3 and SnO2]
II. Determination of Ferrous, Oxalate, Nitrite etc. by Cerimetry
III. Lab Record & Viva-voce
Books Suggested
1. A Text Book of Macro and Semi-micro Quantitative Analysis, A.I.Vogel, Orient
Longman.
2. A Vogel's Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, J. Bassett, R.C. Denney,
G.B. Jaffery and J. Menaham, Longman, London.
M.Sc. Chemistry I s t Semester

Organic Chemistry Practical-I
(July 2018 onwards)
MCH -107 L T P Cr
Sessional: 60
Time of Examination: Six Hours (Two Sessions each of three hours)
1. Separation and Purification Techniques: Purification of Organic

compounds involving fractional distillation, steam distillation,
sublimation of .
2. Qualitative Analysis: Systematic analysis of a binary Organic mixture of two solid

components with separation using water, NaHCO3 and NaOH ; Preparation of
suitable derivatives, including separation by chemical analysis and confirmation of
their structures with IR and PMR spectral data (IR and PMR spectra to be
provided).
3 Organic Synthesis: Multi step preparation of Organic compounds.
4. Lab Record & Viva-Voce.
Books Suggested
1 A Hand book of Organic Analysis-Qualitative and Text Book of

Macro and Semi-micro Quantitative Analysis, A.I.Vogel, Orient
Longman.
2. A Vogel's Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, J. Bassett,
R.C. Denney, G.B. Jaffery and J. Menaham, Longman, London.
3. Systematic Qualitative Organic Analysis by H. Middleton, Edward
Arnold (Publisher) Limited, London 1959.
5 Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry by Arthur I. Vogel,
EXCBS Publishers and Distributors.
6. Experiments in Organic Chemistry by Louis, F.Fieser, D.C. Heath
and Company Boston, 1955.
M. Sc. Chemistry 1st semester

Physical Chemistry Practical-I
(July 2018 onwards)
MCH-108 L T P Cr
Sessional: 60
Time of examination: 6 Hours (Two sessions each of three hours)
Conductometry:
1. To determine the strength of HCl by titrating against NaOH
2. To determine the strength of CH3COOH by titrating against NaOH
3. To determine the strength of HCl by titrating against NH4OH and comment on the nature of graph
4. To determine the strength of given acid by titrating against NaOH, conductometric titration: Oxalic
acid, citric acid, phallic acid, tartaric acid.
5. To determine the conc. of H2SO4 and CuSO4 in a solution conductometrically.
Partition coefficient:
6. To determination of the partition cofficient of I2 between water and carbon tetrachloride.
7. To determination of the partition cofficient of acetic acid between water and 1-butanol.
8. To determination of the partition cofficient of benzoic acid between water and benzene.
Potentiometry/ pH metry
9. Determination of ionization constant of a weak indicator acid.
10 Determination of ionization constant of phosphoric acid.
11. To determine the strength of HCl by titrating against NaOH.
12. To determine the strength of CH3COOH by titrating against NaOH.
13. Preparation of buffer solutions of various pH and the determination of their pH values.
14. To find the dissociation constants of the weak acids.
Solubility
15. To determine the solubility of benzoic acid ( titrimetric method)
16. To determine the solubility of CuSO4.5H2O( Gravimetric method).
17. To determine transition temperature (by solubility method).

Thermochemistry
18. To determine the heat of solution (benzoic acid in water).
19. To determine the heat of hydration of CuSO4.
Adsorption
20 To study the adsorption of oxalic acid from aqueous solution by activated charcoal
and examine the validity of Freundliuch and Langmuir’s adsorption isotherm.
21. Adsorption of acetic acid on charcoal to verify Freundlich adsorption isotherm.
The colloidal state
22. To prepare the colloidal solution of arsenius sulphide, antimony sulphide,
23. cadmium sulphide, sulphure, ferric hydroxide, silver, purssian blue, and gelatine.
LAB RECORD & VIVA-VOCE

Any other experiments can be introduced in the class
Books Suggested
1. Practical Physical Chemistry, A.M. James and Prichard, Longman.
2. Finfley’s Practical physical Chemistry, B.P. Lavitt, Longoman.
3. Practical physical Chemistry, S.R. Palit and S.K. De, Science.
4. Experimental physical Chemistry, R.C. Das and B. Behra, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Advanced Practical physical Chemistry, J.B. Yadav, Goel Publishing House
6. Experiments in physical Chemistry, D.P. Shoemaker.
7. Experiments in physical Chemistry, D. V. Jahagirdhar.
Syllabus of MSc Chemistry-3rd Sem

MSc. Chemistry- 3rd Semester
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
(2017-2019 batch)
MCH-301 L T P Cr
4 0 0 4
Total Marks : 100

Theory : 60
Sessional : 40
Time of Examination : 3 Hours
UNIT-I
Chemistry of Non-Transition Elements
Polymorphism of carbon, Phosphorous and Sulphur, synthesis, properties and structures of boranes,
carbaboranes, borazines, silicates, carbides, silicones, phosphazenes, Sulphur-nitrogen compounds,
oxyacids of nitrogen, phosphorous, sulphur and halogens, interhalogens, pseudohalides and noble gas
compounds.
UNIT-II
Stereochemistry and Bonding in Main Group Compounds
VSEPR, Walsh diagram (tri and penta-atomic molecules), dπ-pπ bonds, Bent rule and energetics of
hybridization, some simple reactions of covalently bonded molecules.
Metal-Ligand Equilibria in Solution
Stepwise and overall formation constants and their interaction, trends in stepwise constants, factors
affecting the stability of metal complexes with reference to the nature of metal ion and ligand, Chelate
effect and its thermodynamic origin, determination of binary formationconstants by P H-metry and
spectrophotometry.
UNIT-III
Oxidative Addition and Reductive Elimination Reactions
Oxidative Addition Reactions : Introduction, coordinatively-unsaturation, the acid base behaviour of metal
atoms in complexes, acceptor properties or Lewis-acidity of complexes, mechanism of addition of specific
molecules-hydrogen addition, HX addition, organic halides and addition of some other molecules.
Reductive Elimination Reactions : Introduction, Migration or Insertion Reaction, Insertion of CO,
Promotion of alkyl migration, insertion of CO into M-H bonds, other aspects of CO insertion reactions,
transfer to other molecules-CO2, SO2, NO, isocyanide, insertion of alkenes and C-C unsaturated
compounds, Cleavage of C-H bonds, Alkane Activation- Cyclometallation Reaction, Oxidative addition of
weak acids, reactions of free hydrocarbons.
UNIT-IV
Compounds with transition metal single, double and triple bonds to carbon
Transition metal –Carbon single bond-An Introduction and types of compounds,acyls, formyls,synthetic
methods for M-C bonds, decomposition reaction, α, β and γ-hydride transfer reactions, intramolecular
reductive elimination, other reactions of M-C bonds,
Transition metal carbon multiple bonds : alkylidene complexes- Low-valent alkylidene complexes or
Fischer carbene, High-valent alkylidene complexes or Schrock carbene, Alkylidyne complexes-low-valent
alkylidyne or carbynes, bridging alkylidenes and alkylidynes complexes.
Books Recommended
1. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Third Edition, F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, Wiley Eastern
Limited, 1972.
2. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Fifth Edition, F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, John Wiley and
Sons, New York.
3. Inorganic Chemistry, Principles of Structures and Reactivity, J. E. Huheey,
E. A. Keiter, R. L. Keiter, Harper Collins College Publishers, 1993, New York.
4. Concise Inorganic chemistry, Fifth edition, J. D. Lee, Blackwell Science Limited, 1996, Oxford,
UK.
M.Sc. Chemistry 3rd Semester

Pericyclic and Photochemistry
(2017-2019 batch)
MCH -302 L T P Cr
5 0 0 5
Total Marks: 100
Theory: 60
Sessional: 40
Time: 3 Hours
Unit-I
Pericyclic Reactions-I
Molecular orbital symmetry, frontier orbitals of ethylene, 1, 3-butadiene, 1, 3, 5-hexatriene and allyl
system. Classification of pericyclic reactions, Woodward-Hoffmann correlation diagram. FMO and
PMO approach, Electrocyclic reaction – conrotatory and disrotatory motions. 4n, 4n+2, allyl systems,
ring opening of cyclopropyl halides, cycloadditions-antarafacial and suprafacial additions, 4n and 4n+2
systems, 2+2 additions of ketenes, 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions and cheleotropic reactions.
UNIT-II
Pericyclic Reactions-II
Sigmatropic rearrangements – suprafacial and antarafacial shifts of H, sigmatropic shift of H,
sigmatropic shifts involving carbon moieties, retention and inversion of configuration, [3,3] and [5,5]
sigmatropic rearrangements, detailed treatment of Sommelet-Houser, Claisen and Cope rearrangements,
introduction to ene reactions. Simple problems on pericyclic reactions, Group transfers and eliminations
UNIT-III
Photochemistry
Excitation and excited states, Franck-Condon Principle, Jablonski diagram, energy transfer
photosensitization, quenching, quantum efficiency and quantum yield.
Photochemistry of Alkenes: Intramolecular reactions of the olefinic bond- geometrical isomerism,

cyclization reaction of conjugated olefins, rearrangements of 1,4- & 1,5- dienes. Enone and dienone
rearrangements.
UNIT-IV
Photochemistry of Carbonyl Compounds: Norish type I and type II changes. Intramolecular reactions
of carbonyl compounds- saturated, cyclic and acyclic, α, β-unsaturated and β, γ-unsaturated compounds
Photochemistry of cyclic ketones: Paterno-Buchi reaction and Photoreduction
Miscellaneous Photochemical reactions: Photochemistry of Aromatic compounds (substitution,

isomerisation, cyclisation and cycloaddition reactions). Photo-fries reactions of anilides, Photochemistry
of Azides and Diazo compounds, Barton reaction
Applied Photochemistry. Elementary idea of Photochemistry of Vision, Photography- Photoimaging,
and Photochromism
Books Recommended:
1. K.K Rohtagi-Mukherji, Fundamentals of Photochemistry, Wiley Eastern

2. R.P.Kundall and A.Gilbert, Photochemistry, Thomson Nelson.
3. J.Coxon and B.Halton, Organic Photochemistry, Cambridge University Press.
4. A.Cox and T.Camp, Introductory Photochemistry, McGraw Hill.
5. S.M. Mukherji, Pericyclic Reactions, Macmillan, India.
6. J.Singh and L.D.S Yadav, Advance Organic Chemistry, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut.
7. H. O. House, Modern Organic Reactions. 2nd Edition (1972), Benjamin/Cummings
Publishing Company, California

Advanced Physical Chemistry
(2017-2019 batch)
L T P Cr
5 0 0 5
MCH-303
Total Marks: 100

Theory: 60
Sessional: 40
Time of Examination: 3Hours
UNIT-I
ADVANCED ELECTRO CHEMISTRY:

Ion solvent interactions and electrolysis: The Born model and expression for the free energy of ion –
solvent interactions.
Batteries and Fuel cells: significance of Fuel cells, Hydrogen – oxygenand natural gas,air, and carbon
monoxide fuel cells, air fuel cells.
Electrolysis: Decomposition potential, calculations and determinations
Polarization: types of polarizations, over voltage and hydrogen and oxygen over voltage.
UNIT-II
CORROSION:
Introduction of corrosion, Types of corrosion, pilling - Bed worth rule of corrosion, corrosion of metal and
expression for corrosion rates, passivity, electrochemical theory of corrosion, polarization of electrodes,
anodic and cathodic polarization curves, Prevention of corrosion, Stern-Geary equation, principles of
anodic and cathodic protection.
UNIT-III
MICELLE:
Surface activity, surface active agents and their classification, micellisation, critical micelle concentration
(cmc) thermodynamics of micellation, factors affecting cmc, reverse micelle, solublisation of water
insoluble organic substances, and use of surfactants in oil recovery.
EMULSION:
Types of emulsion, theories of emulsion stability, identification of emulsion types, inversion emulsion,
micro emulsion: theory and application.
UNIT-IV
LIQUID-GAS AND LIQUID INTERFACES:

Surface tension, capillary action, method of determination of surface tension, surface tension across curved
surfaces, vapor pressure of droplet (Kelvin equation),surface spreading coefficient, contact angle, constant
angle hysteries, wetting and detergency.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE LAYER:

Helmholtz-Perrin theory, Gouy-Chapman theory, Stern’s theory, Quantitative treatment of Zeta potential,
Measurement of Zeta potential by electrophoresis, Importance of Zeta potential.
Text Books
1. V. Moroi, Micelles, Theoretical and Applied Aspects, Plenum.

2. S. Glasstone, Electrochemistry, Affiliated East-West Press
3. J.M. Hollas, Modern Spectroscopy, John Wiley.
References
1. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, ELBS.
2. J.O.M. Bockris and A.K.N. Reddy, Modern Electrochemistry Vol. I and Vol. II,
Plenum.
3. S.J.Gregg: “The Surface Chemistry of Solids”, Chapman and Hall
4. N.K.Adam: “The Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces”, OxfordUniversity Press

Reagents and Heterocyclic Chemistry
(2017-2019 batch)
MCH-304 L T P Cr
5 0 0 5
Total Marks: 100

Theory : 60
Sessional : 40
Unit-I
Reagents in Organic Synthesis
Preparation, properties and applications of the following in organic synthesis with mechanistic
details- Lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide(DCC),1,3-Dithiane(reactivity
umpolong), Ttrimethylisilyliodide, osmium tetraoxide, DDQ, selenium dioxide, phase transfer
catalysts(crown ethers), AD-mix-α and AD-mix-β reagents, Wilkinson’s catalyst. Grubb’s catalyst,
iodobenzene diacetate, Gilmen’s reagent.
Unit-II
Name Reactions & Rearrangements

A detailed study of the following rearrangements- Demjanov, Favroskii, Arndt-Eistert synthesis, Neber,
Baeyer-Villiger, Shapiro reaction, Hoffmann-Loffer-Fretag reaction, Chichibabin reaction. Heck
reaction, Mitsunobu reaction, Suzuki cross-coupling, Sonogashira cross-coupling, Peterson’s synthesis
Chapman Rearrangement.
Unit-III
Heterocyclic Chemistry
Aromatic Heterocycles: General chemical behavior of aromatic heterocycles, nomenclature (structural
type), criteria of aromaticity, bond length, ring current and chemical shifts in 1H NMR spectra, empirical
resonance energy,
Non-aromatic Heterocycles: Strained bond angle and torsional strain and their consequences in small
ring heterocycles. Conformation of six membered heterocycles with references to molecular geometry,
barrier to ring inversion, pyramidal inversion and 1, 3- diaxial interaction. Attractive interactions –
hydrogen bonding
Unit-IV
Heterocyclic Synthesis (three, four and benzofused five membered): Three membered rings-
synthesis and reactions of aziridines, oxiranes, and thiiranes. Synthesis and reactions of indoles,
oxazoles, pyrazoles and thiazoles.
Six membered Heterocycles with one, two or more heteroatoms: Synthesis and reactions of
pyrylium salts and pyrones . Synthesis of pyrimidines and purines.
Books Recommended:
1. J .Mann, R.S. Davidson, J.B. Hobbs, D.V. Banthrope and J. B. Harborne, Natural
Products: Chemistry and Biological significance. Longman, Essex.
2. I.L.Finar, Organic Chemistry, Vol-II, 5th Edition, Longman Ltd. New Delhi, 1975.
3. Fieser and Fieser, Reagents in Organic Synthesis, Wiley
4. F.A.Carey and R.I.Sundberg, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Part-B, 3rd Edition,
Plenum Press, 1990.
5. R.K.Bansal, Heterocyclic Chemistry: Synthesis, Reactions and Mechanism, 3rd
Edition, 1999.
6. T.L.Gilchrist, Heterocyclic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd.,
England, 1997.
7. R.R.Gupta, M. Kumar and V. Gupta, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Vol. I-3, Springer
Verlag.
8. J.A.Joule, K. Mills and G.F.Smith, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Chapman and Hall.
9. A.R.Katritzky and C.W. Rees, Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry, eds.
Pergamon Press.
10. J. Fhrhop and G.Penzillin, Organic Synthesis- Concept, Methods and Starting Materials,
Verlag VCH.
11. F.A. Carey and R.J. Sundburg, Advanced Organic Chemistry-Part B, Plenum Press.

Inorganic Chemistry Practical III
(2017-2019 batch)
MCH-305
Marks: 100 L T P Cr
Practical / Viva voce: 40 0 0 3 3
Sessional: 60
I. Quantitative Analysis :
1. Separation and determination of two metal ions such as Ag- Cu, Cu-Ni, Cu-Zn, Ni-Zn, Cu-Fe,
Fe-Mg etc. involving volumetric and gravimetric methods.
2. Quantitative analysis of elements or groups in the complexes, mixtures,ores,alloys etc. by available
analytical techniques like gravimetry,volumetry and complexometry.
II. Lab Record and Viva Voce.
Books Recommended
1. A Text Book of Micro and Semi –micro quantitative analysis, A.I.Vogel, Orient Longman.
2. A Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, J.Bassett, R.C Denney, G.B. Jaffery
and J. Menaham, Longman, London.

Organic Chemistry Practical- III
(2017-2019 batch)
MCH-306 L T P Cr
0 0 3 3
Total Marks: 100
Practical: 40
Sessional: 60
Time of Examination: Six Hours (Two Sessions each of three hours)
1. Qualitative Analysis: Systematic analysis of a binary organic

mixture (solid+sold; solid+liquid; liquid+liquid) including
separation by chemical analysis and confirmation of their structures
with IR and PMR spectral data (IR and PMR spectra to be
provided).
2. Extraction of Organic compounds from natural source:

Isolation of caffeine from tea leaves.
Isolation of casein from milk.
Isolation of lactose from milk.
Isolation of β-carotene from tea carrots.
3. Lab Record and Viva -Voce.
Note: Any other practical may be introduced.
Books Suggested
1. A Hand book of Organic Analysis-Qualitative and Text Book of Macro and
Semi-micro Quantitative Analysis, A.I.Vogel, Orient Longman.
2. A Vogel's Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, J. Bassett, R.C. Denney,
G.B. Jaffery and J. Menaham, Longman, London.
3. Systematic Qualitative Organic Analysis by H. Middleton, Edward Arnold
(Publisher) Limited, London 1959.
4. Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry by Arthur I. Vogel, EXCBS Publishers
and Distributors.
5. Experiments in Organic Chemistry by Louis, F.Fieser, D.C. Heath and Company
Boston, 1955.
6. Organic Analytical Chemistry by Jag Mohan, Narosa Publishing House.

Physical Chemistry Practical- III
(2017-2019 batch)
MCH- 307
L T P Cr
Total Marks: 100
Practical/ Viva voce: 40 0 0 3 3.0
Sessional: 60
Time of examination: 6 Hours
Phase rule
1. Ternary Phase diagram of a water, benzene, and acetic acid.
2 Phase diagram of a binary organic system ( Naphthalene and Diphenyl)
3 To determine the composition and amount of the layers obtained by mixing 50 g of phenol with
50 g of water at 40oC.
Chemical Kinetics
4 Equilibrium constant of KI+I2 = KI3 by distribution constant.
5 Analysis of halide mixture by differential potentiometry.
6 Rate constant of acid catalyzed hydrolysis of sucrose by chemical method.
7 Kinetics of KI with persulphate and study of salt effect.
Refractometry
8 To determine the refractive index of ethyle alcohol by Abbe refactometer and find specific and
molar refraction.
9 To determine the molar refractivity and to calculate the refraction equivalents of C & H atom to
show constancy of CH2.
10 To determine the refractive index of a series of different conc. of KCl and hence determine the
composition of unknown solution of salt.
Complexometry and viscometry
11 Study of complex formation by Job’s method.

12 Determination of molecular weight of a polymer (Polystyrene) by viscosity measurement
Spectrophotometry
14 To titrate the solution of HCl with NaOH spectrophotometrically.
15 Verification of Beer Lambert law.
LAB RECORD & VIVA-VOCE
Any other experiments can be introduced in the class
Books Suggested
1. Practical Physical Chemistry, A.M. James and Prichard, Longman.
2. Finfley’s Practical physical Chemistry, B.P. Lavitt, Longoman.
3. Practical physical Chemistry, S.R. Palit and S.K. De, Science.
4. Experimental physical Chemistry, R.C. Das and B. Behra , Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Advanced Practical physical Chemistry, J.B. Yadav, Goel Publishing House
6. Experiments in physical Chemistry, D.P. Shoemaker.
7. Experiments in physical Chemistry, D. V. Jahagirdh

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SCHEME & SYLLABUS FOR M.Sc. Chemistry

(Choice Based Credit System)

M.Sc.Chemistry- Scheme and Syllabi

FIRST SEMESTER ( For 2018-2020)

S.No. Paper Paper Hrs/Week Credit Marks

M.Sc.Chemistry- Scheme and Syllabi Third SEMESTER ( For 2017-2019)

S.No. Paper Paper Hrs/Week Credit Marks

Summer Training presentations/evaluations will be on Saturdays

Syllabus of MSc Chemistry- 1st Sem

Time of Examination: 3 Hours

Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory

Electronic Structure and Spectra of Transition Metal Complexes

Spin and Magnetism in Transition Metal Complexes

The qualitative origin of paramagnetism, Diamagnetism, Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism,

Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides

M.Sc. Chemistry- 1st Semester

Aliphatic Electrophilic Substitution

Aliphatic Nucleophilic Substitution

M.Sc. Chemistry- 1st Semester

Total Marks: 100

1. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, ELBS.

M.Sc. Chemistry Ist Semester

M.Sc. Chemistry Ist Semester

Simple differential equations, separable variables, homogene

M.Sc. Chemistry 1st Semester

II. Determination of Ferrous, Oxalate, Nitrite etc. by Cerimetry

III. Lab Record & Viva-voce

M.Sc. Chemistry I s t Semester

Time of Examination: Six Hours (Two Sessions each of three hours)

1. Separation and Purification Techniques: Purification of Organic

2. Qualitative Analysis: Systematic analysis of a binary Organic mixture of two solid

3 Organic Synthesis: Multi step preparation of Organic compounds.

4. Lab Record & Viva-Voce.

1 A Hand book of Organic Analysis-Qualitative and Text Book of

M. Sc. Chemistry 1st semester

Time of examination: 6 Hours (Two sessions each of three hours)

17. To determine transition temperature (by solubility method).

LAB RECORD & VIVA-VOCE

Syllabus of MSc Chemistry-3rd Sem

Total Marks : 100

Stereochemistry and Bonding in Main Group Compounds

Metal-Ligand Equilibria in Solution

Oxidative Addition and Reductive Elimination Reactions

M.Sc. Chemistry 3rd Semester

Photochemistry of Alkenes: Intramolecular reactions of the olefinic bond- geometrical isomerism,

Miscellaneous Photochemical reactions: Photochemistry of Aromatic compounds (substitution,

1. K.K Rohtagi-Mukherji, Fundamentals of Photochemistry, Wiley Eastern

MSc. Chemistry- 3rd Semester

Total Marks: 100

ADVANCED ELECTRO CHEMISTRY:

LIQUID-GAS AND LIQUID INTERFACES:

ELECTRICAL DOUBLE LAYER:

1. V. Moroi, Micelles, Theoretical and Applied Aspects, Plenum.

MSc. Chemistry- 3rd Semester

Total Marks: 100

Name Reactions & Rearrangements

MSc. Chemistry- 3rd Semester

II. Lab Record and Viva Voce.

MSc. Chemistry- 3rd Semester

Time of Examination: Six Hours (Two Sessions each of three hours)

1. Qualitative Analysis: Systematic analysis of a binary organic

2. Extraction of Organic compounds from natural source:

MSc Chemistry 1st & 3rd sem

MSc Chemistry 1st & 3rd sem