Paper Code: ETCH – 106	L          T          C
Paper: Applied Chemistry – II	2           1           3

UNIT - I

Chemical Bonding:

Potential Energy curve for H2 molecule, co-ordinate bond, Werner's theory, effective atomic numbers, isomerism in co-ordinate compounds. Hydrogen bonding, Vander Waal's forces, hybridization including d-orbitals, Valence shell Electron Repulsion Theory (VSEPR). Discussion of structures of IF3, SnCl2, CO32-, Molecular Orbital theory, Linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) method. Structures of simple heteronuclear diatomic molecules such as CO, NO, HF, HCl.

UNIT - II

Gaseous State:

Gas laws and Kinetic theory of gases, Distribution of molecular velocities, Mean free path, Real gases – non ideal behaviour, causes of deviation from ideal behaviour, Vander Waal's equation. Liquefaction of gases. Numericals based on above topics.

Thermochemistry:

Hess's Law, Heat of a reaction, Effect of temperature on heat of reaction at constant pressure (Kirchoff's eq.), heat of dilution, heat of hydration, heat of neutralization and heat of combustion, Flame temperature.

UNIT - III

Catalysis:

Criteria for catalysis : Homogeneous catalysis – acid-base, Enzymatic catalysis, Catalysis by metal salts, Heterogeneous catalysis, concepts of promoters, inhibitors and poisoning, physiosorption, chemisorption, surface area.

The Phase Rule:

Definitions of various terms, Gibb's Phase rule, Application of phase rule to one component system – the water system and Sulphur system. Two component system : Lead – Silver, FeCl3 – water, Na2SO4 – water.

UNIT - IV

Polymers and Composites:

Functionality, Degree of polymerization, concept of molecular weight (number average, weight average & numerical based on them), Linear, branched and cross-linked polymers, Tacticity of polymers, Homo and Copolymers (Classification based on repeat unit), Structure – property relationship of polymers. Industrial applications of important thermoplastic, thermosetting polymers, Elastomers, Natural Polymers.
Conducting Polymers : Properties and applications.
Composites : Classification, Fibre and particle reinforced composites.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. J.D. Lee, “Inorganic Chemistry”, Latest ed.
2. J.C. Kuriacose & J. Rajaram, “Chemistry in Engineering & Technology, Vol I & II, Latest ed.
3. Puri, Sharma & Pathania, “Principles of Physical Chemistry”, Latest ed.
4. V.R. Gowarikar, N.V. Viswanathan & Jayadev Sreedha, “Polymer Science”, Latest ed.