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Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids

Explain why aldehydes are generally more reactive towards nucleophiles than ketones. Describe the mechanism of nucleophilic addition reactions in aldehydes.

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Discuss the acidic nature of phenol compared to alcohols. Why is phenol more acidic than ethanol?

From trade to territory

In what way was the administration of the
Company different from that of Indian rulers?

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Explain the difference between an SN1 and SN2 reaction mechanism. Provide an example of each type of reaction.

Coordination Compounds:

Define ligands and explain their classification. Give an example of a complex ion and describe its coordination number.

From trade to territory

Explain the system of “subsidiary alliance”.

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Describe the process of froth flotation and explain how it is used to concentrate ores.

Surface Chemistry

Differentiate between physisorption and chemisorption. Explain how temperature affects the extent of adsorption on the surface of a solid.

Chemical Kinetics

Explain the concept of the rate of reaction. Describe how the order of a reaction is determined experimentally.

Define electrode potential and explain its significance. How is the standard electrode potential used to predict the feasibility of a redox reaction?