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Equilibrium

• What is the equilibrium constant? How does it vary with temperature for an exothermic reaction?

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Thermodynamics

Define enthalpy and internal energy. How are they related in a chemical reaction?

Chemical Bonding

Explain the concept of hydrogen bonding. How does hydrogen bonding affect the physical properties of compounds?

Structure of Atom

Describe the Bohr model of the atom. How does it explain the stability of an atom?

Polymers

Define polymers and explain the difference between addition and condensation polymers. Give an example of each type.

Carboxylic Acids

Discuss the acidic nature of carboxylic acids. Why are carboxylic acids more acidic than alcohols?

Aldehydes and Ketones

Explain the concept of nucleophilic addition reactions in aldehydes and ketones. Provide an example of a reaction showing nucleophilic addition.

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

What are primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols? Explain with examples and mention one characteristic property for each type.

Coordination Compounds

Explain the concept of coordination number and give examples of coordination compounds with coordination numbers of 4 and 6.

d- and f-Block Elements

Describe the properties of transition metals. Why do they often form colored compounds?