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Wiley Wiley'S J.D. Lee Concise Inorganic Chemistry For Jee (Main & Advanced), 4Ed, 2019 by Sudarsan Guha/ J D Lee
This book is an adaptation of the classic book Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee (fifth edition) which is widely used by students preparing for engineering entrance examinations. This adapted version provides a more concise treatment of the subject as per the syllabus requirements but does not compromise on essentials. The explanation of fundamental concepts is simple and straightforward, offering a right blend of theory and applications. The adaptation has been carried out with the purpose of making the book the best fit for engineering aspirants.
About the Author
John Lee was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK and has authored many books and journal articles.
Sudarsan Guha is a respected teacher of Inorganic Chemistry and currently teaches at Allen Career Institute, Kota, which is a prestigious coaching academy for engineering aspirants. He was earlier associated with Bansal classes in Kota. He has B.Sc. in chemistry from Belur Ramakrishna Mission College, B. Tech in ceramic engineering from Calcutta University and M. Tech from IIT Kanpur.
Table of Content
Preface
Note to the Student
1. Structure of an Atom
1.1 Atoms
1.2 Some Important Definitions
1.3 Electronic Configuration of an Atom
2. Periodic Table and Periodic Properties
2.1 Periodic Table
2.2 Classification of Elements Based on Electronic Configuration
2.3 Periodic Trends In Properties
3. Chemical Bonding
3.1 Attainment of a Stable Configuration
3.2 Types of Bonds
3.3 Transitions Between the Main Types of Bonding
3.4 The Covalent Bond
3.5 Valence Bond Theory
3.6 Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
3.7 The Extent of d Orbital Participation in Molecular Bonding
3.8 Types of Covalent Bonds (Sigma (s) and Pi (p) Bonds)
3.9 Molecular Orbital Method
3.10 LCAOMethod
3.11 Rules for Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals
3.12 Examples of Molecular Orbital Treatment for Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
3.13 Examples of Molecular Orbital Treatment for Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
3.14 Dipole Moment
3.15 The Ionic Bond
3.16 Close Packing
3.17 Ionic Compounds of the Type AX (ZnS, NaCl, CsCl)
3.18 Ionic Compounds of the Type AX2 (CaF2, TiO2, SiO2)
3.19 Layer Structures (CdI2, CdCl2, [NiAs])
3.20 Lattice Energy
3.21 Stoichiometric Defects
3.22 Nonstoichiometric Defects
3.23 Born–Haber Cycle
3.24 Polarizing Power and Polarizability – Fajans’ Rules
3.25 Melting Point of Ionic Compounds
3.26 Solubility of Ionic Compounds
3.27 Electrical Conductivity and Colour
3.28 Acidic Nature of Oxides
3.29 Thermal Stability of Ionic Compounds
3.30 Weak Forces
3.31 Interactions between Ions and Covalent Molecules
3.32 The Metallic Bond
3.33 Theories of Bonding in Metals
3.34 Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors
4. Hydrolysis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hydrolysis Through SN1 Mechanism
4.3 Hydrolysis Through SN2 Mechanism
4.4 Hydrolysis Through Addition–Elimination Mechanism
4.6 Hydrolysis Through Redox Reaction
4.5 Hydrolysis Through Addition Mechanism
4.7 Hydrolysis Through Push–Pull Mechanism
4.8 Hydrolysis Through Mixed Mechanism
5. Coordination Compounds
5.1 Double Salts and Coordination Compounds
5.2 Werner’s Work
5.3 More Recent Methods of Studying Complexes
5.4 Classification of Ligands
5.5 Effective Atomic Number (EAN)
5.6 Shapes of d Orbitals
5.7 Bonding in Transition Metal Complexes
5.8 Valence Bond Theory
5.9 Crystal Field Theory
5.10 Effects of Crystal Field Splitting
5.11 Tetragonal Distortion of Octahedral Complexes (Jahn-Teller Distortion)
5.12 Square Planar Arrangements
5.13 Tetrahedral Complexes
5.14 Magnetism
5.15 Extension of the Crystal Field Theory to Allow for Some Covalency
5.16 Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
5.17 Isomerism
6. Metallurgy
6.1 Types of Ores
6.2 Principal Steps in the Recovery of a Metal From its Ore
6.3 Concentration or Dressing of Ore
6.4 Conversion of Concentrated Ore into its Oxide
6.5 Different Reduction Processes
6.6 Purification or Refining of Metal
6.7 Theromodynamics of Reduction Process
6.8 Alloys and Amalgams
6.9 Different Types of Furnaces Used in Metallurgy
6.10 Extraction of Silver
6.11 Extraction of Gold by Cyanide Process
6.12 Extraction of Tin
6.13 Extraction of Magnesium
6.14 Extraction of Aluminium
6.15 Extraction of Lead
6.16 Extraction of Copper
6.17 Extraction of Zinc
6.18 Extraction of Iron
7. Qualitative Salt Analysis
Tests for Acid Radicals
7.1 Action of Dilute Acids
7.2 Tests for CO23-/HCO3- and SO23-/HSO3- Radicals
7.3 Tests for Sulphide (S2-) Radical
7.4 Tests for Thiosulphate (S2O32-) Radical
7.5 Tests for Nitrite (NO2-) Radical
7.6 Tests for Acetate, Formate and Oxalate Radicals
7.7 Tests for Halide (Cl-, Br-, I-) Radicals
7.8 Tests for Nitrate (NO3-) Radical
7.9 Tests for Sulphate (SO24-) Radical
7.10 Tests for Borate (BO33-) Radical
7.11 Tests for Phosphate (PO34-) Radical
7.12 Tests for Chromate (CrO24-) and Dichromate (Cr2O72-) Radicals
7.13 Tests for Permanganate (MnO4-) and Manganate (MnO42-) Radicals
Tests for Basic Radicals
7.14 Dry Tests for Basic Radicals
7.15 Wet Tests for Basic Radicals
7.16 Some General Tests for Cations
7.17 Specific Tests for Some Cations
Heating Effects
Single Correct Choice Type Questions
Multiple Correct Choice Type Questions
Comprehension Type Questions
Assertion–Reasoning Type Questions
Integer Answer Type Questions
Matrix–Match Type Questions
Answers
8. Hydrogen and the Hydrides
8.1 Electronic Structure
8.2 Position in the Periodic Table
8.3 Abundance of Hydrogen
8.4 Preparation of Hydrogen
8.5 Properties of Molecular Hydrogen
8.6 Isotopes of Hydrogen
8.7 Ortho and Para Hydrogen
8.8 Hydrides
8.9 The Hydrogen Ion
8.10 Hydrogen Bonding
9. The s-Block Elements and their Compounds
Group 1 – The Alkali Metals
9.1 General Properties
9.2 Structures of the Metals, Hardness and Cohesive Energy
9.3 Flame Colours and Spectra
9.4 Colour of Compounds
9.5 Chemical Properties
9.6 Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides and Superoxides
9.7 Sulphides
9.8 Oxosalts – Carbonates, Bicarbonates, Nitrates, Nitrites and Sulphates
9.9 Halides and Polyhalides
9.10 Hydrides
9.11 Solubility and Hydration
9.12 Solutions of Metals in Liquid Ammonia
9.13 Compounds with Carbon
9.14 Complexes, Crowns and Crypts
9.15 Biological Importance
9.16 Differences Between Lithium and the Other Group 1 Elements
9.17 Preparation of Sodium Hydroxide
9.18 Electrolytic Processes
9.19 Preparation of Sodium Carbonate
9.20 The Solvay (or Ammonia – Soda) Process
Group 2 – The Alkaline Earth Elements
9.21 General Properties
9.22 Anomalous Behaviour of Beryllium
9.23 Chemical Properties
9.24 Hydroxides
9.25 Hardness of Water
9.26 Reaction with Acids and Bases
9.27 Oxides and Peroxides
9.28 Sulphates
9.29 Nitrates
9.30 Hydrides
9.31 Halides
9.32 Nitrides
9.33 Carbides
9.34 Complexes
9.35 Biological Role of Mg2+ and Ca2+
9.36 Differences Between Beryllium and the Other Group 2 Elements
10. The p-Block Elements and their Compounds
The Group 13 Elements
10.1 Oxidation States and Types of Bonds
10.2 General Properties
10.3 Preparation of Boron
10.4 Reactions of Boron
10.5 Reactions of the Other Elements
10.6 Compounds of Boron and Oxygen
10.7 The Other Group 13 Oxides
10.8 Tetrahydridoborates (Borohydrides)
10.9 Halides
10.10 Complexes
10.11 Differences Between Boron and the Other Elements
10.12 Boron Hydrides
10.13 Reactions of the Boranes
10.14 Structures of the Boranes
10.15 Organometallic Compounds
The Group 14 Elements
10.16 Structure and Allotropy of the Elements
10.17 Differences Between Carbon, Silicon and the Remaining Elements
10.18 Physical Properties
10.19 Chemical Reactivity
10.20 Carbides
10.21 Oxygen Compounds of Carbon
10.22 Carbonates
10.23 Sulphides of Carbon
10.24 Oxides of Silicon
10.25 Oxides of Germanium, Tin and Lead
10.26 Silicates
10.27 Classification of Silicates
10.28 Glass
10.29 Organosilicon Compounds and the Silicones
10.30 Hydrides of Silicon
10.31 Complexes
10.32 Internal p Bonding Using d Orbitals
10.33 Halides
10.34 Organic Derivatives
The Group 15 Elements
10.35 General Properties and Structures of the Elements
10.36 Hydrides
10.37 Liquid Ammonia as a Solvent
10.38 Hydrogen Azide and the Azides
10.39 Nitrogen Fixation
10.40 NPK Fertilizers
10.41 Halides
10.42 Oxides of Nitrogen
10.43 Oxoacids of Nitrogen
10.44 Oxides of Phosphorus
10.45 Oxoacids of Phosphorus
The Group 16 Elements – Chalcogens
10.46 General Properties
10.47 Structure and Allotropy of the Elements
10.48 Physical Properties
10.49 Chemical Reactivity
10.50 General Properties of Oxides
10.51 Oxides of Sulphur
10.52 Oxoacids of Sulphur
10.53 Oxohalides
10.54 Hydrides
10.55 Halides
The Group 17 Elements – The Halogens
10.56 Extraction and Uses of the Elements
10.57 General Properties
10.58 Reaction with Water
10.59 Reactivity of the Elements
10.60 Hydrogen Halides HX
10.61 Halides
10.62 Halogen Oxides
10.63 Oxoacids
10.64 Interhalogen Compounds
10.65 Polyhalides
10.66 Pseudohalogens and Pseudohalides
The Group 18 Elements – Noble Gases
10.67 Occurrence and Recovery of the Elements
10.68 Uses of the Elements
10.69 Physical Properties
10.70 Special Properties of Helium
10.71 Chemical Properties of the Noble Gases
10.72 Chemistry of Xenon
10.73 Structure and Bonding in Xenon Compounds
10.74 Structures of Some Xenon Compounds
11. The d-Block Elements and Some of their Compounds
11.1 Variable Oxidation State
11.2 Complexes
11.3 Size of Atoms and Ions
11.4 Density
11.5 Melting and Boiling Points
11.6 Reactivity of Metals
11.7 Ionization Energies
11.8 Colour
11.9 Magnetic Properties
11.10 Catalytic Properties
11.11 Nonstoichiometry
11.12 Abundance
11.13 Chromate and Dichromate
11.14 Manganate and Permanganate
11.15 Silver and its Compounds
11.16 Zinc Compounds
11.17 Copper Compounds
11.18 Iron Compounds
12. The f-Block Elements and Some of their Compounds
12.1 Lanthanoids
12.2 Actinoids
12.3 Comparison between Lanthanoids and Actinoids
Single Correct Choice Type Questions
Answers
Appendices
Appendix A Abundance of the Elements in the Earth’s Crust
Appendix B Melting Points of the Elements
Appendix C Boiling Points of the Elements
Appendix D Densities of the Solid and Liquid Elements
Appendix E Electronic Structures of the Elements
Appendix F Some Average Single Bond Energies and Some Double and Triple Bond Energies
Appendix G Solubilities of Main Group Compounds in Water
Appendix H Atomic Weights Based on 12C = 12.000
Appendix I Values of Some Fundamental Physical Constants
Appendix J Electrical Resistivity of the Elements at the Stated Temperature
Appendix K Hardness of Minerals – Mohs’ Scale
JEE(Main) Paper (2016)
JEE(Advanced) Paper (2016)
Index