Syllabus BSC (Hons) Chemistry Semester IV
Syllabus BSC (Hons) Chemistry Semester IV
Syllabus BSC (Hons) Chemistry Semester IV
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AC-26.05.2023
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
SEMESTER-IV
2 SEMESTER-V
BSc. (Hons.) Chemistry – DSC
55-64
1. Basics of Organometallic Chemistry
2. Nucleic Acids, Amino Acids, Proteins and
Enzymes
3. Quantum Chemistry and Covalent bonding
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B Sc. (Hons) Chemistry
• Explain the terms- ligand, denticity of ligands, chelate, coordination number and use
standard rules to name coordination compounds.
• Discuss the various types of isomerism possible in such compounds.
• Use Valence Bond Theory to predict the structure and magnetic behaviour of metal
complexes and understand the terms inner and outer orbital complexes.
• Explain the meaning of the terms ∆o, ∆t, pairing energy, CFSE, high spin and low spin
complexes and how CFSE affects thermodynamic properties like lattice enthalpy and
hydration enthalpy.
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• Explain magnetic properties and colour of complexes on the basis of Crystal Field
Theory.
• Explain the reaction mechanism of coordination compounds and differentiate between
kinetic and thermodynamic stability.
SYLLABUS OF DSC-10
Unit-1: Coordination Chemistry (Lectures: 28)
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(C) Properties of Complexes
Synthesis of ammine complexes of Ni(II) and its ligand exchange reactions (e.g. bidentate
ligands like acetylacetone, dimethyl glyoxime, glycine) by substitution method.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Atkins, P.W.; Overton, T.L.; Rourke, J.P.; Weller, M.T.; Armstrong, F.A. (2010),
Shriver and Atkins Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edition, Oxford University Press.
2. Miessler, G.L.; Fischer P.J.; Tarr, D. A. (2014), Inorganic Chemistry, Fifth Edition,
Pearson.
3. Huheey, J.E.; Keiter, E.A.; Keiter; R. L.; Medhi, O.K. (2009), Inorganic Chemistry-
Principles of Structure and Reactivity, Pearson Education.
4. Pfennig, B. W. (2015), Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Cotton, F.A.; Wilkinson, G.(1999), Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley-VCH.
6. Sodhi G.S. (2018), Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, Viva Books India.
Practicals:
1. Jeffery, G.H.; Bassett, J.; Mendham, J.; Denney, R.C. (1989), Vogel’s Textbook of
Quantitative Chemical Analysis, John Wiley and Sons,
2. Harris, D. C.; Lucy, C. A. (2016), Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 9th Edition,
Freeman and Company.
3. Day, R. A.; Underwood, A. L. (2012), Quantitative Analysis, Sixth Edition, PHI
Learning Private Limited.
4. Marr, G.; Rockett, B.W. (1972), Practical Inorganic Chemistry, Van Nostrand
Reinhold.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE -11 (DSC-11): Carbohydrates, Lipids and
Heterocyclic Compounds
Learning outcomes
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SYLLABUS OF DSC-11
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Theory:
1. Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L., Stryer, L. (2019), Biochemistry, 9th Edition W.H. Freeman
and Co.
2. Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M., Lehninger, A.L. (2017), Principles of Biochemistry. W.H.
Freeman and Co., International Edition.
3. Morrison, R. N., Boyd, R. N., Bhattacharjee, S.K. (2010), Organic Chemistry, 7th
Edition, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pearson Education.
4. Parashar, R.K., Negi, B. (2016) Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds, Ane Books
Pvt Ltd.
5. Kuashik, S., Singh, A. (2023), Biomolecules: From Genes to Proteins, Ist Edition,
Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter.
6. Finar, I.L., (2012), Organic Chemistry Volume 1, 6th Edition, Pearson Education.
7. Singh J, Awasthi S K, Singh J, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Pragati
Prakashan Meerut.
Practical:
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE-12 (DSC-12): Electrochemical Cells,
Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis
• Explain the working of electrochemical cells and different types of galvanic cell.
• Devise a spontaneous galvanic cell using various combinations of half-cells.
• Understand the concept of concentration cell
• Use the appropriate galvanic cell to measure pH, calculate thermodynamic parameters
and perform potentiometric titrations.
• Write rate law and derive rate equations for simple and complex reactions and
understanding of theories of reaction rates.
• Understand different types of catalysts and mechanism of enzyme catalysis.
• Perform potentiometric titrations using appropriate electrodes for quantitative analysis.
• Set up experiments to study the kinetics of simple reactions.
SYLLABUS OF DSC-12
Unit-1: Electrochemical Cells (Lectures: 21)
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Rules of oxidation/reduction of ions based on half-cell potentials, Chemical cells, reversible
and irreversible cells with examples. Electromotive force of a cell and its measurement,
Nernst equation; Standard electrode (reduction) potential and its application to different kinds
of half-cells. Application of EMF measurements in determining (i) free energy, enthalpy and
entropy of a cell reaction, (ii) equilibrium constants, and (iii) pH values, using hydrogen,
quinone-hydroquinone, glass and SbO/Sb2O3 electrodes. Concentration cells with and
without transference, liquid junction potential; determination of activity coefficients and
transference numbers. Qualitative discussion of potentiometric titrations (acid-base, redox,
precipitation). Structure of electric double layer (qualitative aspects only).
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1. To study the kinetics of Iodide-persulphate reaction using integrated rate method.
2. Comparison of the strengths of HCl and H2SO4 by studying kinetics of hydrolysis of
methyl acetate.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Atkins, P.W.; Paula, J.de. (2014), Atkin’s Physical Chemistry Ed., 10th Edition,
Oxford University Press.
2. Ball, D. W. (2017), Physical Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning, India.
3. Castellan, G. W. (2004), Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, Narosa.
4. Kapoor, K.L. (2015), A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Vol 3, 6th Edition, McGraw
Hill Education.
5. Kapoor, K.L. (2015), A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Vol 5, 3rd Edition, McGraw
Hill Education.
6. Laidler K.J. (2003), Chemical Kinetics, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education India.
Practical:
1. Khosla, B.D.; Garg, V.C.; Gulati, A. (2015), Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, R.
Chand & Co, New Delhi.
2. Kapoor, K.L. (2019), A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Vol.7, 1st Edition, McGraw
Hill Education.
3. Garland, C. W.; Nibler, J. W.; Shoemaker, D. P. (2003), Experiments in Physical
Chemistry, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination
Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.
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POOL OF DSE FOR III/IV/V/VI SEMESTER
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this course are as follows:
• To make students understand the diverse roles of inorganic materials in the industry
and to give an insight into how these raw materials are converted into products used in
day-to-day life.
• To make students learn about silicates, fertilizers, surface coatings,
batteries, engineering materials for mechanical construction.
• To develop the interest of students in the frontier areas of inorganic and material
chemistry.
Learning outcomes
By studying this course, the students will be able to:
SYLLABUS OF DSE-1
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Glass: Glassy state and its properties, classification (silicate and non-silicate glasses).
Manufacture and processing of glass. Composition and properties of the following types of
glasses: Soda lime glass, lead glass, armoured glass, different types of safety glass, borosilicate
glass, fluorosilicate glass, coloured glass, photosensitive glass, photochromic glass, glass wool
and optical fibre.
Cement: Manufacture of Portland cement and the setting process, Different types of
cements: quick setting cements, eco-friendly cement (slag cement), pozzolana cement.
Unit 2: Fertilizers (2
Weeks)
Different types of fertilizers (N, P and K). Importance of fertilizers, chemistry involved in the
manufacture of the following fertilizers: urea, calcium ammonium nitrate, ammonium
phosphates, superphosphate of lime and potassium nitrate.
Brief introduction to and classification of surface coatings, paints and pigments: formulation,
composition and related properties, pigment volume concentration (PVC)and critical pigment
volume concentration (CPVC), fillers, thinners, enamels and emulsifying agents. Special
paints: heat retardant, fire retardant, eco-friendly paints, plastic paints, water and oil paints.
Preliminary methods for surface preparation, metallic coatings (electrolytic and electroless
with reference to chrome plating and nickel plating), metal spraying and anodizing.
Contemporary surface coating methods like physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor
deposition, galvanising, carburizing, sherardising, boriding, nitriding and cementation.
Unit 4: Batteries (3
Weeks)
Primary and secondary batteries, characteristics of an Ideal Battery, principle, working,
applications and comparison of the following batteries: Pb- acid battery, Li-metal batteries, Li-
ion batteries, Li-polymer batteries, solid state electrolyte batteries, fuel cells, solar cells and
polymer cells.
Unit 5: Nano dimensional materials (2 Weeks)
Introduction to zero, one and two-dimensional nanomaterial: Synthesis, properties and
applications of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon fibres, semiconducting and
superconducting oxides.
Practical component
Practicals: Credits:
01 (Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
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1. Detection of constituents of Ammonium Sulphate fertilizer (Ammonium and Sulphate ions)
by qualitative analysis and determine its free acidity.
4. Analysis of (Cu, Ni) in alloy or synthetic samples (methods involving Gravimetry and
Spectrophotometry).
5. Analysis of (Cu, Zn) in alloy or synthetic samples (Multiple methods involving Iodometry,
and Potentiometry).
7. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by green and chemical approach methods and its
characterization using UV-visible spectrophotometer
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
Practical:
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE – 2 (DSE-2): Green Chemistry in Organic
Synthesis
Learning objectives
• To create awareness about the chemistry that is not harmful for human health and the
environment.
• To provide thorough knowledge of the green chemistry principles that can be used to
develop chemistry in greener way.
• To familiarize students with new remediation technologies for the cleaning up of
hazardous substances.
• To use green chemistry for boosting profits, increase productivity and ensure
sustainability with absolute zero waste.
• To learn about innovations and applications of green chemistry in education that helps
companies to gain environmental benefits as well as to achieve economic and societal
goals also
• The objective of the practical component is to develop basic skills to be able to design,
develop and run chemical processes in a sustainable way.
Learning outcomes
• List the twelve principles of green chemistry and build the basic understanding of
toxicity, hazard and risk related to chemical substances.
• Calculate atom economy, E-factor and relate them in all organic synthesis
• State the uses of catalyst over stoichiometric reagents
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• Debate and use green solvents, renewable feedstock, and renewable energy sources for
carrying out safer chemistry
• Use green chemistry for problem solving, innovation and finding solutions to
environmental problems.
• Design safer processes, chemicals, and products through understanding of inherently
safer design (ISD)
• Discuss the success stories and use real-world cases to practice green chemistry
SYLLABUS OF DSE-2
Introduction to Green Chemistry, some important environmental laws, pollution prevention Act
of 1990, emergence of green chemistry, need for Green Chemistry. Goals of Green Chemistry.
Limitations/ Obstacles in the pursuit of the goals of Green Chemistry. Green chemistry in
sustainable development.
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v. Visible light induced Reactions: with examples such as, syntheses of caprolactam and
vitamin D3, cis-trans isomerization of alkenes
6. Use of renewable starting materials: Illustrate with few examples such as biodiesel,
bioethanol, polymers from renewable resources (PLA from corn), Synthesis and
properties of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, furfural and 5-Aminolevulinic acid (DALA)
from levulinic acid
7. Avoidance of unnecessary derivatization – careful use of blocking/protecting groups
(taking specific examples like selective oxidation of aldehydic group and synthesis of
6-Aminopenicillanic Acid (6-APA) from penicillin G
8. Catalysis and green chemistry
Introduction to Catalysis (including concept of selectivity, turnover frequency and
turnover number), Types of Catalysts: Heterogeneous catalysis and homogeneous
catalysis (H-beta and zeolites in organic synthesis), General catalytic cycle for
heterogeneous catalysis; Asymmetric catalysis (Monsanto route to L-dopa via
asymmetric hydrogenation, synthesis of carbapenhem via Asymmetric reduction);
Photocatalysis (with special reference to TiO2); Biocatalysis (Synthesis of adipic
acid/catechol using biocatalyst) and Nanocatalysis (oxazole synthesis using
nanocatalyst)
9. Design for degradation: (Illustrate with the help of examples: soaps and detergents,
pesticides, polymers)
10. Real Time monitoring of chemical processes using inline, offline, and online techniques
11. Inherently safer design/chemistry:
Principle and subdivision of ISD, Bhopal Gas Tragedy (safer route to carbaryl) and
Flixiborough accident (safer route to cyclohexanol, Asahi Process)
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5. Mechanochemical solvent free, solid-solid synthesis of azomethine using p-toluidine
and o-vanillin/p-vanillin.
6. Microwave-assisted Knoevenagel reaction using anisaldehyde, ethylcyanoacetate and
ammonium formate.
7. Photoreduction of benzophenone to benzopinacol in the presence of sunlight.
8. Photochemical conversion of dimethyl maleate to dimethyl fumarate (cis-trans
isomerisation)
9. Benzil- Benzilic acid rearrangement: Preparation of benzilic acid in solid state under
solvent-free condition.
10. Preparation of dibenzalacetone by cross aldol condensation reaction using base
catalysed green method.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Anastas, P.T., Warner, J.C. (2014), Green Chemistry, Theory and Practice, Oxford
University Press.
2. Lancaster, M. (2016), Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text, 3rd Edition, RSC
Publishing.
3. Cann, M. C., Connely, M.E. (2000), Real-World cases in Green Chemistry,
American Chemical Society, Washington.
4. Matlack, A.S. (2010), Introduction to Green Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Boca Raton:
CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group publisher.
5. Alhuwalia,V.K., Kidwai, M.R. (2005), New Trends in Green chemistry, Anamalaya
Publishers.
6. Sidhwani, I.T, Sharma, R.K. (2020), An Introductory Text on Green Chemistry,
Wiley India Pvt Ltd.
Practicals:
1. Kirchoff, M.; Ryan, M.A. (2002), Greener approaches to undergraduate chemistry
experiment, American Chemical Society, Washington DC.
2. Sharma, R.K.; Sidhwani, I.T.; Chaudhari, M.K. (2013), Green Chemistry
Experiments: A monograph, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt Ltd. New Delhi.
3. Pavia, D.L.; Lamponam, G.H.; Kriz, G.S.W. B. (2012), Introduction to organic
Laboratory Technique- A Microscale approach, 4th Edition, Brooks-Cole Laboratory
Series for Organic chemistry.
4. Sidhwani I.T. (2015), Wealth from Waste: A green method to produce biodiesel from
waste cooking oil and generation of useful products from waste further generated. DU
Journal of Undergraduate Research and Innovation, 1(1),131-151. ISSN: 2395-
2334.
5. Sidhwani, I.T; Sharma, R.K. (2020), An Introductory Text on Green Chemistry,
Wiley India Pvt Ltd.
6. Monograph on Green Chemistry Laboratory Experiments, Green Chemistry Task
Force Committee, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
7. Pasricha, S., Chaudhary, A. (2021), Practical Organic Chemistry: Volume–I, I K
International Publishing house Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
8. Pasricha, S., Chaudhary, A. (2021), Practical Organic Chemistry: Volume–II, I K
International Publishing house Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE -3(DSE-3): Solu�ons, Colliga�ve proper�es,
Phase Equilibria and adsorp�on
Learning Objectives
Learning outcomes
SYLLABUS OF DSE-3
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Dilute solutions; lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, Henry’s law. Thermodynamic basis
of the colligative properties - lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of Boiling Point,
Depression of Freezing point and Osmotic pressure and derivation of expressions for these
using chemical potential. Application of colligative properties in calculating molar masses of
normal, dissociated and associated solutes in solutions, van’t Hoff factor and its applications.
Concept of activity and activity coefficients.
Phase Equilibrium
Adsorption
Verify the Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms for adsorption of acetic acid on activated
charcoal.
Essential/recommended readings
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Theory:
1. Peter, A.; Paula, J. de. (2011), Physical Chemistry, 9th Edition, Oxford University
Press.
2. Castellan, G. W. (2004), Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, Narosa.
3. Kapoor, K.L. (2015), A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Vol 3, 6th Edition, McGraw
Hill Education.
4. Kapoor, K.L. (2015),A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Vol 5, 6th Edition, McGraw
Hill Education.
5. Ball, D. W. (2017), Physical Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning, India.
Practical:
1. Khosla, B.D.; Garg, V.C.; Gulati, A. (2015), Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, R.
Chand & Co, New Delhi.
2. Garland, C. W.; Nibler, J. W.; Shoemaker, D. P. (2003), Experiments in Physical
Chemistry, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Suggestive readings
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE -4 (DSE-4): Nuclear and
Environmental Chemistry
Learning Objectives
Learning outcomes
SYLLABUS OF DSE-4
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The nucleus: subatomic particles, e liquid drop model; forces in nucleus-mesons; stability of
nucleus-n/p ratio, binding energy; radioactive elements.
Radioactive decay- α-decay, β-decay, γ-decay; neutron emission, positron emission; unit of
radioactivity (curie); half life period; radioactive displacement law, radioactive series.
Measurement of radioactivity: ionization chamber, Geiger Counters, Scintillation counters.
Nuclear reactions: Nuclear fission-theory of nuclear fission; chain reaction; nuclear fusion;
nuclear reactors-fast breeder reactors, fuels used in nuclear reactors, separation of isotopes,
moderators, coolants; nuclear reactors in India.
Applications: Dating of rocks and minerals, carbon dating, neutron activation analysis, isotopic
labeling studies, nuclear medicine- 99mTc radio pharmaceuticals.
Nuclear disasters – Chernobyl disaster, Three Mile Island Disaster, Disposal of nuclear waste
and its management.
Chemistry and environment impact of the following: Photochemical smog, Greenhouse effect,
Ozone depletion
Air pollution control, Settling Chambers, Venturi Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs).
Hydrological cycle, water resources, aquatic ecosystems, Sources and nature of water
pollutants, Techniques for measuring water pollution, Impacts of water pollution on
hydrological cycle and ecosystems. Water purification methods. Effluent treatment plants
(primary, secondary and tertiary treatment).
Sludge disposal. Industrial waste management, incineration of waste. Water treatment and
purification (reverse osmosis, electro dialysis, ion-exchange). Water quality parameters for
wastewater, industrial water and domestic water.
Practical component
Practical: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
(At least four experiments to be performed)
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4. Measurement of chloride, sulphate and salinity of water samples by simple titration
method (AgNO3 and potassium chromate).
5. Estimation of total alkalinity of water samples (CO32-, HCO3-) using double titration
method.
6. Measurement of dissolved CO2 in a given sample of water.
7. Determination of hexavalent Chromium Cr(VI) concentration in tannery wastes/ waste
water sample using UV-Vis spectrophotometry technique.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Stanley E. Manahan, 10th edition, Environmental chemistry, CRC Press, Taylor and
Francis Group, US, 2017
2. Baird, C. and Cann, M., Environmental Chemistry,(2012), Fifth Edition, W. H.
Freemann & Company, New York, US.
3. VanLoon, G.W. and Duffy, J.S.( 2018) Environmental Chemistry - A global
perspective, Fourth Edition, Oxford University Press
4. Brusseau, M.L.; Pepper,I.L. and Gerba, C., (2019) Environmental and Pollution
Science, Third Edition, Academic Press.
5. Masters, G.M., (1974) Introduction to Environmental Science and Technology, John
Wiley & Sons.
6. Masters, G.M., (2015) Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science.
JPrentice Hall India Learning Private Limited.
1. 7.Arnikar, H.J., (1987), Second Edition, Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry, Wiley
Blackwell Publishers
7. Arnikar, H.J.; Rajurkar, N. S.,(2016) Nuclear Chemistry through Problems, New Age
International Pvt. Ltd.
8. De, A.K.(2012), Environmental Chemistry, New Age International Pvt., Ltd.
9. Khopkar, S.M.(2010), Environmental Pollution Analysis, New Age International
Publisher.
10. Das, A. K. (2010), Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry, Volume 1, Second Edition,
CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd.
11. Das, A. K. (2012), Environment Chemistry with Green chemistry, Books and Allied (P)
Ltd.
Practical:
1. Vowles, P.D.; Connell, D.W. (1980), Experiments in Environmental
Chemistry: A Laboratory Manual, Vol.4, Pergamon Series in Environmental
Science.
2. Gopalan, R.; Anand, A.; Sugumar R.W. (2008), A Laboratory Manual for
Environmental Chemistry, I. K. International.
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE – 5 (DSE-5): Reac�ons, Reagents and
Chemical Process
Learning objectives
Learning outcomes
By studying this course, students will be able to:
● Explain the reaction mechanism of various name and rearrangement reactions
● Discuss the role of the reagents in organic synthesis and apply these reagents for the
bulk chemical synthesis
● Debate and use oxidizing and reducing reagents for selective synthesis organic products
● Apply the learnt techniques to chemical processes
● Acquire skills for human resource building especially in the chemical industry.
SYLLABUS OF DSE-5
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Reaction, Corey Kim Oxidation, Azide-alkyne 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction, Olefin
metathesis: Grubbs reaction, Heck Reaction, Suzuki coupling and Wittig reaction.
Reactions, mechanism and applications of following oxidizing agents: Jones Reagent (CrO3,
H2SO4, H2O), Swern Reagent (DMSO, oxalyl chloride), Dess Martin, TEMPO, TPAP
(Tetrapropyl ammonium perruthenate), Fetizon’s Reagent, Fenton’s Reagent [H2O2 + Fe(II)
ion], Sodium perborate NaH2BO4, Sodium Bismuthate NaBiO3, ABNO (9-
OPO(OEt)2
Azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane N-oxyl), DEAP (Diethyl allyl phosphate, ),
AZADO (2-Azaadamantane N-oxyl], Wacker oxidation.
1. Process chemistry a) Introduction, stages of scale up process: Bench, pilot, and large-
scale process with at least two examples of scale up process of API. b) In-process control
and validation of large-scale process.
2. Unit Processes: The following unit processes should be studied with mechanism and one
example of each process Nitration: Nitrating agents, process equipment for technical
nitration. Halogenation: Types of halogenations, catalytic halogenations. Reduction:
Catalytic hydrogenation, hydrogen transfer reactions, metal hydrides. Oxidation: Types
of oxidative reactions, and non-metallic oxidizing agents such as H, sodium hypochlorite,
oxygen gas, ozonolysis.
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Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
2. Clayden, J. Greeves, N., Warren, S. Organic Chemistry, South Asian Edition,
Oxford University Press, USA
3. Gadamasetti K., Process Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Challenges in
an Ever- Changing Climate-An Overview, Vol-2, CRC Press, London.
4. Murphy R.M., Introduction to Chemical Processes: Principles, Analysis, Synthesis,
McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
5. Harrington P. J., Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry for Synthesis: Rethinking the
Routes to Scale up, John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New Jersey.
6. Parashar, R.K.; Ahluwalia, V.K. (2018), Organic Reaction Mechanism, 4th Edition,
Narosa Publishing House.
Practical:
1. Mann F.G, Saunders, B.C., Practical Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley
(India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson Education Ltd.), Singapore.
2. Vogel A.I., Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India)
Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson Education Ltd.), Singapore.
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE - 6 (DSE- 6): Polymers,
Colloids, Surfaces and Interfaces
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this course are as follows:
• To give students a comprehensive coverage of important physical aspects of polymers
chemistry, colloids, emulsions, surfaces and interfaces.
• to study the applications of these aspects.
Learning outcomes
By studying this course, the students will be able to:
• Explain the types of polymers, kinetics of polymerization and polymer properties.
• Understand and apply the concepts of properties of polymer solutions and their
thermodynamics.
• Comprehend the basic concepts of surface chemistry specifically in relation to colloids.
• Have a thorough understanding of applications of colloids in various areas.
SYLLABUS OF DSE-6
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Polymer solution – solubility parameter, properties of dilute solutions and their criteria,
Thermodynamics of polymer solutions, entropy, enthalpy, and free energy change. Flory
Huggins theory.
Practical component
Practicals: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
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B. Antimony sulphide
C. Ferric chloride
D. Aluminium hydroxide
8. To find out the precipitation values of arsenious sulphide sol by using monovalent,
bivalent and trivalent cations.
9. To determine the nature of charge on particle in given colloidal solution and their
electrophoretic velocity and zeta potential.
10. To prepare lyophilic sol of starch.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Carraher,C. E. Jr. (2013), Seymour’s Polymer Chemistry, Marcel Dekker, Inc.
2. Odian, G. (2004), Principles of Polymerization, John Wiley.
3. Billmeyer, F.W. (1984), Text Book of Polymer Science, John Wiley
4. Myers D.,Surface, interfaces and colloids Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition,
Wiley-VCH
5. V.R. Gowarikar (2010), Polymer Science, New Age International Publishers Ltd.
Practical:
1. Sperling, L.H. (2005), Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, John Wiley & Sons
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE -7 (DSE-7): Novel Inorganic
Solids
Learning Objectives
Learning Outcomes:
SYLLABUS OF DSE- 7
Conventional heat and beat method, Co-precipitation method, Sol-gel method, Hydrothermal
method, Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Ion-exchange and Intercalation method.
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Powder X-ray Diffraction, UV-visible spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy,
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analyser, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
Cationic, anionic and mixed solid electrolytes and their applications. Inorganic pigments –
coloured, white and black pigments.
Practicals Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods: 15 classes of 2 hours each)
(iv) Malachite
. 4. Preparation of zeolite A and removal of Mg and Ca ions from water samples quantitatively
using zeolite.
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6. Determination of a mixture of cobalt and nickel (UV-visible spectroscopy).
7. Preparation of a disc of a ceramic compound using ball milling, pressing and sintering,
and study its XRD.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
Practicals:
1. Orbaek, W.; McHale, M.M.; Barron, A. R.; Synthesis and Characterization of Silver
Nanoparticles for An Undergraduate Laboratory,J. Chem. Educ. 2015, 92,
339−344.
2. MacDiarmid, G.; Chiang, J.C.; Richter, A.F.; Somasiri, N.L.D.(1987), Polyaniline:
Synthesis and Characterization of the Emeraldine Oxidation State by Elemental
Analysis, L. Alcaeer (ed.), Conducting Polymers, 105-120, D. Reidel Publishing.
3. Cheng, K.H.; Jacobson, A.J.; Whittingham, M.S. (1981),Hexagonal Tungsten
Trioxide and Its Intercalation Chemistry, Solid State Ionics, 5, 1981, 355-358.
4. Ghorbani H.R.; Mehr, F.P; Pazoki, H; Rahmani, B.M.; Synthesis of ZnO
Nanoparticles by Precipitation Method, Orient J Chem 2015, 31(2).
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE – 8 (DSE-8): Applied Organic
Chemistry
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this course are as follows:
• To make students aware of the importance of organic compounds in daily life.
• To familiarize students with the chemistry and uses of dyes, polymers, terpenoids,
alkaloids, steroids and pharmaceutical compounds and their direct or indirect effect on
human life and health
Learning outcomes
● Discuss and demonstrate the chemistry and uses of commercially important and
naturally occurring compounds like dyes, polymers, terpenoids, alkaloids, steroids and
pharmaceuticals.
● Appreciate the chemistry of biodegradable and conducting polymers and their
importance to human life and society.
● Comprehend the chemistry of dyeing and dyes. Explain why some dyes are better than
others. Describe the applications of various types of dyes including those in foods and
textiles.
● Comprehend the synthetic routes and mode of action of some selected pharmaceutical
compounds
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SYLLABUS OF DSE-8
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Unit 4: Pharmaceutical Compounds (Lectures:14)
Introduction, classification; Synthesis, uses, mode of action and side effects of the following
drugs:
Antipyretics -Paracetamol; Analgesics- Ibuprofen; Antimalarials - Chloroquine; Antitubercular
drugs - Isoniazid.
An elementary treatment of Antibiotics and detailed study of chloramphenicol including mode
of action. Structure and medicinal uses of curcumin (haldi), azadirachtin (neem), vitamin C
and antacid (ranitidine).
Practical component
Practical: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
(At least five experiments to be performed)
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Finar, I.L. Fifth Edition Organic Chemistry, Volume 2, Pearson Education, 2008.
2. Saunders, K. J., (1988), Organic Polymer Chemistry, Second Edition Chapman &
Hall, London.
3. Campbell, Ian M., (2000), Introduction to Synthetic Polymers, Second Edition,
Oxford University Press, USA.
4. Bahadur, P. and Sastry, N.V. (2002) Principles of Polymer Science Narosa, New Delhi
5. Patrick, G. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (2013), Fourth Edition, Oxford
University Press.
6. Beale J.M. Block J., (2010) Wilson and Gisvold's Textbook of Organic Medicinal
and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Twelfth Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
7. Alagarsamy, V. (2010), Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry, Volume II, Second
Edition, Reed Elsevier India Private Limited.
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Practical:
1. Sciam, A.J. TLC of mixture of dyes; J. Chem. Educ., 1985, 62(4), 361.
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ed062p361.
2. McKone, H.T.; Nelson, G.J. Separation, and identification of some FD &C dyes by
TLC. An undergraduate laboratory experiment, J. Chem. Educ., 1976, 53(11), 722.
DOI: 10.1021/ed053p722.
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE- 9 (DSE-9): Applica�ons of Computers in
Chemistry
with
Computers in
Physics,
Chemistry Chemistry
(DSE 9)
Learning Objectives
• To familiarize the students with the fundamental building blocks and syntax of coding
in Python with
• To apply python programming to solve simple Chemistry problems by thinking
algorithmically and coding structurally
Learning outcomes
By studying this course, the students will be able to:
SYLLABUS OF DSE-9
Practical component
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c. To learn string data manipulation
d. Array and lists
e. Sorting, matrix manipulations
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
Practical
1. Urban M., Murach J., Murach’s Python programming, 2nd Indian reprint 2018,
Shroff publishers and distributors
2. Gaddis T., Starting out with python plus My programming Lab with Pearson e-
text-Access card package, 3rd ed.
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE - 10(DSE-10): Analytical
Methods in Chemistry
Learning Objectives
Learning Outcomes:
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SYLLABUS OF DSE-10
Sampling, evaluation of analytical data, errors, accuracy and precision, methods of their
expression.
Normal law of distribution of indeterminate errors, statistical test of data; F, Q and t test,
rejection of data, and confidence intervals.
Origin of spectra, interaction of radiation with matter, fundamental laws of spectroscopy and
selection rules
Basic principles of quantitative analysis: estimation of metal ions from aqueous solution,
geometrical isomers, keto-enol tautomers.
Practicals Credits 01
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(Laboratory periods: 15 classes of 2 hours each)
2. Solvent Extractions
(i) To separate a mixture of Ni2+ & Fe2+ by complexation with DMG and extracting the
Ni2+ DMG complex in chloroform, and determine its concentration by
spectrophotometry.
3. Analysis of soil:
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
Practicals:
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE - 11 (DSE-11): Basic Principles
of Food Chemistry
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this course are as follows:
• To make students understand the sources, importance, stability and transformations of
food components during handling and processing.
• To make students aware about nature and importance of additives in food chemistry.
Learning outcomes
By studying this course, the students will be able to:
• Develop a strong understanding of basic fundamentals of food chemistry
• Discuss and demonstrate how alterations /transformations during processing and
handling affect the quality and stability of food
• Develop an elementary idea on the nature and importance of additives in food
chemistry.
• Apply the knowledge gained to real world problems
SYLLABUS OF DSE-11
Unit 1: Introduction (Lectures:3)
What is food chemistry; An overview of the following: alterations during handling or
processing (texture, flavour, colour), chemical and biochemical reactions leading to alteration
in food quality (browning, oxidation, hydrolysis, protein denaturation), cause and effect
relationship pertaining to food handling; factors governing stability of food (chemical and
environmental factors) and role of food chemists.
Unit 2: Water (Lectures:3)
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Definition of water in food, structure of water and ice, types of water, sorption phenomenon,
water activity and packaging, water activity and shelf-life.
Unit 3: Carbohydrates (Lectures:6)
Introduction, sources, functions, deficiencies, structure and importance of polysaccharides in
food chemistry (Agar and Agarose, Pectin, Hemicellulose, Cyclodextrins, Gums, Alginate,
Starches, modified starches), Non-enzymatic browning and its prevention, caramelisation,
formation of acrylamide in food, role of carbohydrates as sweeteners and comparison with
artificial sweeteners.
Unit 4: Proteins (Lectures:6)
Introduction, sources, classification, functions, deficiencies, physico-chemical & functional
properties of proteins, nature of food proteins (plant and animal proteins).
Unit 5: Lipids (Lectures:6)
Introduction, sources, classification and physical properties, functions, deficiencies, effect of
frying on fat, reaction of lipids: hydrogenation, interesterification, hydrolysis, auto-oxidation
and its prevention; flavour reversion, fat replacers: fat mimetics and fat substitutes.
Unit 6: Vitamins and Minerals (Lectures:6)
Vitamins: Introduction, sources, classification: water soluble and water insoluble vitamins,
essential vitamins, physiological function, deficiencies, causes of variation and loss in foods,
vitamin like compounds, effect of food processing.
Minerals: Introduction, sources, classification: major minerals and trace elements,
physiological function, deficiencies, factors affecting mineral content of food, fortification and
enrichment of foods with minerals, effect of food processing.
Unit 7: Food Additives (Lectures:15)
Additives: Introduction, importance, classification, antioxidants, emulsifiers, stabilizers,
gelling agents, gums, thickeners, sweeteners, acidulants, preservatives, humectants, food toxins
Colouring Agents and Pigments: Introduction, natural food colourants: anthocyanins,
carotenoids, chlorophyll, caramel, betalains; examples of pigments in common food; Nature-
identical colourants: β-Carotene, canthaxanthin and riboflavin; artificial colouring agents;
artificial/synthetic colourants: Azo dyes (e.g. amaranth dye, tatrazine, citrous red, Allura red);
quinoline (e.g. quinoline yellow); phthalein (e.g. erythrosine); triarylmethanes and indigoid
(e.g. indigo carmine), FD&C Dyes and lakes; properties of certified dyes, colours exempt from
certification.
Food Flavor: Sensation of taste and odour, chemical dimension of basic types of taste (Salty,
Sweet, Bitter, Sour, Umami taste), other sensations like astringency, coolness,
pungency/pungency); non-nutritive sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, cyclamate)
and nutritive sweeteners, molecular mechanism of flavour perception, biogenesis of fruits and
vegetable flavors, taste inhibition, modification and enhancement, common vegetable and
spice flavors.
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Practical component
Practical: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
(At least four experiments to be performed)
1. Determination of moisture in food products by hot air oven-drying method.
2. Paper chromatography of synthetic food dyes.
3. Quantitative determination of food dyes in powdered drink mixes by
spectrophotometric method.
4. Colorimetric determination of Iron in vitamin / dietary tablets.
5. Determination of rancidity of edible oils by Kriess Test.
6. Estimation of Vitamin C in a given solution/ lemon Juice/chillies by 2, 6-
dichlorophenol by Indophenol Method.
7. Isolation of casein from milk.
8. Qualitative estimation of cholesterol by Liebermann-Burchard method.
9. Detecting the presence of Vanaspati and rancidity in the given Ghee sample through
qualitative tests.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. DeMan, J.M., Finley, J.W., Hurst, W.J., Lee, C.Y. (2018), Principles of Food
Chemistry, Fourth Edition, Springer.
2. Msagati, T.A.M. (2013), Chemistry of Food Additives and Preservatives, Wiley-
Blackwell.
3. Fennema, O.R. (2017), Food Chemistry, Fifth Edition, CRC Press.
4. Attokaran, M. (2017), Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, Second Edition, Wiley-
Blackwell.
5. Potter, N.N., Hotchkiss, J.H, (1995) Food Science, Fifth Edition, Chapman & Hall.
6. Brannen, D., Davidsin, P.M., Salminen, T. Thorngate III, J.H. (2002), Food Additives,
Second Edition, CRC Press.
7. Coultate, T. (2016), Food: The Chemistry of its Components, Sixth Edition, Royal
Society of Chemistry.
8. Belitz, H. D.; Grosch, W. (2009), Food Chemistry, Springer.
9. Course: Food Chemistry (iasri.res.in)
Practical:
1. Ranganna, S. (2017). Handbook of analysis and quality control for fruits and vegetable
products, Second Edition, McGraw Hill Education
2. Sawhney, S.K., Singh, R. (2001), Introductory Practical Biochemistry, Narosa
Publishing House
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Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
Learning Objectives
Learning outcomes
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SYLLABUS OF DSE-12
Intrinsic Reaction Coordinates, Stationary points, Equilibrium points – Local and Global
minima, Geometry optimization and energy minimization, the concept of transition state with
examples, Hessian matrix
Molecular Mechanics
Force Fields (A brief explanation of all the terms of a basic force field), the basic idea of MM1,
MM2, MM3, MM4, MM+, AMBER, BIO+, OPLS.
Molecular Dynamics
The concept of the periodic box, ensembles (microcanonical, canonical, isothermal – isobaric),
steps in a typical MD simulation.
Huckel MO with examples: ethene and propenyl systems, Properties calculated – energy,
charges, bond order, electronic energies, resonance energies.
Ab-initio methods
Antisymmetry principle, Slater determinants, SCF method, Hartree-Fock method.
Basis sets, Basis functions, STOs and GTOs, diffuse and polarization functions. Minimal basis
sets, Basis set superposition error (BSSE) - Effective core potentials (ECP)
Advantages of ab initio calculations.
Semi-empirical methods
Basic idea about Zero differential overlap (ZDO) approximation
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Some important concepts
Concepts of atomic charges, electrostatic potential maps, computation of thermodynamic
properties and spectroscopic observables
Practical component
Practical: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
2) Carry out geometry optimisation on H2O, H2S, H2Se molecules compare the optimized
bond angles and dipole moments from the results obtained. Obtain the ESP-mapped
density surfaces and interpret the results obtained with reference to bonding in these
molecules.
Suggestive: A comparative analysis of results of the above exercise may be carried out
using different quantum mechanical methods.
3) Calculate the energy of the following chemical species and arrange them in order of
increasing stability.
4) Carry out geometry optimisation on the following chemical species and compare the
shapes and dipole moments of the molecules.
Correlate the computationally obtained values of the dipole moments with the
experimental values of the boiling points: (118 ºC, 100 ºC, 108 ºC, 82 ºC, of 1-butanol,
2-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, and 2-methyl-2- propanol respectively).
≡≡ (Haber-Bosch process)
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7) Carry out geometry optimisation and determine the energy of the participating chemical
species in the following reactions Using these results calculate the resonance energy of
thiophene.
H2 H2
S S S
8) Carry out geometry optimisation & Energy calculations on the following species and
obtain Frontier Molecular Orbitals. Visualize the Molecular Orbitals of these species
and interpret the results for bonding in these molecules.
Benzene, Naphthalene, and Anthracene.
9) Compare the gas phase basicities of the methylamines by comparing the enthalpies of
the following reactions:
10) On the basis of results of geometry optimization and energy calculations, determine the
enthalpy of isomerization of cis and trans 2-butene.
11) Perform a conformational analysis of butane. Plot the graph between the angle of
rotation and the energy of the conformers using spreadsheet software.
15) Plot the electrostatic potential mapped on electron density for benzene and use it to
predict the type of stacking in the crystal structure of benzene dimer.
16) On a given set of molecules methylamine (CH3NH2) carry out geometry optimization,
single point energy and NBO calculations and interpret the output results treated at the
ab initio RHF/3-21G level.
17) Study the mechanism of SN2 reaction between Cl- and CH3Br involving a Walden
inversion computationally.
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18) Perform a geometry optimization followed by a frequency assessment (opt+freq
keyword) using the B3LYP method and 6-31-G(d) basis set on a given set of small
molecules i.e. BH3, CH4.
Suggestive: A greater number of molecules may be studied as per instructions received
from the concerned teacher.
19) Based on the fundamentals of conceptual DFT calculate the ionization potential (IP),
electron affinity (EA), electronegativity and electron chemical potential of a given set
of molecules.
21) Perform molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of a given alkali metal ion in aqueous
function (RDF)
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Lewars, E. (2003), Computational Chemistry, Kluwer academic Publisher.
2. Cramer, C.J. (2004), Essentials of Computational Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Hinchcliffe, A. (1996), Modelling Molecular Structures, John Wiley & Sons.
4. Leach, A.R. (2001), Molecular Modelling, Prentice-Hall.
5. House, J.E. (2004), Fundamentals of Quantum Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Elsevier.
6. McQuarrie, D.A. (2016), Quantum Chemistry, Viva Books.
7. Levine, I. N.; Physical Chemistry, 5th Edition, McGraw –Hill.
Practical:
1. https://www.afs.enea.it/software/orca/orca_manual_4_2_1.pdf
2. https://dasher.wustl.edu/chem430/software/avogadro/learning-avogadro.pdf
3. http://www.arguslab.com/arguslab.com/ArgusLab.html
4. https://barrett-group.mcgill.ca/tutorials/Gaussian%20tutorial.pdf
5. https://gaussian.com/techsupport/
6. https://gaussian.com/man/
7. https://gaussian.com/wp-content/uploads/dl/gv6.pdf
8. https://dasher.wustl.edu/chem478/software/spartan-manual.pdf
9. http://www.mdtutorials.com/gmx/
10. https://vina.scripps.edu/manual/
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• A student is required to perform/investigate a minimum of 10 exercises from the
given set of exercises.
• The students may use open source softwares; ArgusLab, Avogadro and ORCA. In
case a licenced version softwares is available, if procured by the college, other
licenced softwares may also be used.
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE – 13 (DSE-13): Research Methodology
for Chemists
Learning objectives
Learning outcomes
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SYLLABUS OF DSE-13
Types of technical documents: Full length research paper, book chapters, reviews, short
communication, project proposal, Letters to editor, and thesis.
Thesis writing – different steps and software tools (Word processing, LaTeX, Chemdraw,
Chemsketch etc) in the design and preparation of thesis, layout, structure (chapter plan) and
language of typical reports, Illustrations and tables, bibliography, referencing: Styles (APA,
Oxford etc), annotated bibliography, Citation management tools: Mendeley, Zotero and
Endnote; footnotes. Oral presentation/posters – planning, software tools, creating and making
effective presentation, use of visual aids, importance of effective communication, electronic
manuscript submission, effective oral scientific communication and presentation skills.
Scientific Conduct: Ethics with respect to science and research, Scientific Misconducts:
falsification, fabrication and plagiarism, similarity index, software tools for finding plagiarism
(Turnitin, Urkund etc), redundant dublications
IPR - Intellectual property rights and patent law, commercialization, copy right, royalty, trade
related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPS)
Types of data, data collection-Methods and tools, data processing, hypothesis testing, Normal
and Binomial distribution, tests of significance: t-test, F-test, chi- square test, ANOVA, multiple
range test, regression and correlation.
Features of data analysis with computers and softwares -Microsoft Excel, Origin, SPSS
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Practical component Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods:15 classes of 2 hours each)
1. Collection of journal articles on a particular topic using Google Scholar and creating a
database.
2. Collection of journal articles on a particular topic using Science Direct and creating a
database.
3. Collection of journal articles on a particular topic using Scopus and creating a database.
4. Drawing chemical structure, reactions and mechanisms using Chemsketch or ISIS draw
or any other software.
5. Collection of chemical structure using ChemSpider and creating a database.
6. Curve fitting using freely available softwares/apps (any one)
7. Making of power point presentation
8. Experimental learning of safe storage hazardous chemicals
9. Experimental learning of handling of hazardous chemicals
10. Technical writing on topics assigned.
11. Demonstration for checking of plagiarism using recommended software
Essential/recommended readings:
1. Dean, J. R., Jones, A. M., Holmes, D., Reed, R., Weyers, J. & Jones, A. (2011) Practical
skills in chemistry. 2nd Ed. Prentice-Hall, Harlow.
2. Hibbert, D. B. & Gooding, J. J. (2006) Data analysis for chemistry. Oxford University
Press.
3. Topping, J. (1984) Errors of observation and their treatment. Fourth Ed., Chapman Hall,
London.
4. Harris, D. C. Quantitative chemical analysis. 6th Ed., Freeman (2007) Chapters 3-5.
5. Levie, R. de, how to use Excel in analytical chemistry and in general scientific data
analysis. Cambridge Univ. Press (2001) 487 pages.
6. Chemical safety matters – IUPAC – IPCS, Cambridge University Press, 1992.
OSU safety manual 1.01
Note:
• Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
• The students are required to opt one paper each from DSEs 1-3 in Semester 3,
DSEs 4-6 in Semester 4, DSEs 7-9 in Semester 5 and DSEs 10-13 in Semester 6.
• Research Methodology (DSE 13) shall be offered as one of the DSE courses in
semester VI or VII. If a student wishes to pursue four years Honours Degree with
Research, he/she shall compulsorily opt for a Research Methodology course in
either Semester VI or VII.
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SEMESTER-V
BSC. (HONS.) CHEMISTRY
• To familiarize the students with the interactions of metal atom with organic molecules
(or not so typical organic molecule), which is in an entirely different fashion as
compared to coordination compounds.
• To familiarize the students with the structure and bonding in organometallic compounds
• To familiarize the student with how organometallic compounds can act as good
catalysts for organic transformations and hencehave industrial importance associated
with medicines, bioorganic synthesis, and energy production.
Learning Outcomes
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SYLLABUS OF DSC-13
Unit-1: Introduction to Organometallic Chemistry (Lectures: 6)
Definition, brief history, classification of organometallic compounds on the basis of bond
type. Common notation used in organometallic chemistry, concept of hapticity of organic
ligands, importance of organometallic chemistry, organometallic compounds as reagents,
additives, and catalysts. Introduction to the 18-electron rule or effective atomic number rule,
electron count of mononuclear, polynuclear and substituted metal carbonyls of 3d series and
finding metal-metal bonds.
Unit-2: Structure and Bonding in Organometallic Compounds (Lectures: 12)
Structures of mononuclear and binuclear carbonyls of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co and Ni using VBT.
Molecular orbital theory applied to organometallic compounds, description of bonding of two
electron ligands to transition metals. π-acceptor behavior of CO (MO diagram of CO to be
discussed), π-bonding of CO with metal (synergic effect) and use of IR data to explain extent
of back bonding, bonding modes of CO, symmetry of metal carbonyls.
Bonding between metal atoms and organic π- systems: linear (ethylene, allyl, butadiene) and
cyclic (cyclopentadiene, benzene), Zeise’s salt and comparison of synergic effect with that in
carbonyls.
Metal alkyls and Metal-carbene complexes
Unit-3: Synthesis, Reactions and Applications of Organometallic Compounds (Lecture:
16)
General methods of synthesis of metal carbonyls: direct carbonylation, reductive
carbonylation, thermal and photochemical decomposition, of mono and binuclear carbonyls
of 3d series.
Reaction of metal carbonyls: reduction, oxidation, photochemical substitution, migratory
insertion of carbonyls, and nucleophilic addition of CO.
Synthesis of metal-alkene complexes through ligand addition, reduction and substitution and
reaction of metal bound alkenes, Zeise’s salt
Metal–sandwich compounds: Ferrocene: synthesis, physical properties and reactions:
acylation, sulfonation, alkylation metallation, acetylation, chloromercuration, Mannich
reaction, comparison of aromaticity and reactivity of ferrocene with that of benzene.
Synthesis and reactions of Metal alkyls and Metal-carbenes
Unit-4: Catalysis by Organometallic Compounds (Lectures: 11)
General principles of catalysis, properties of catalysts, homogeneous and heterogeneous
catalysis. (Catalytic steps, examples and industrial applications), deactivation and
regeneration of catalysts, (catalytic poisons and promoter).
Organometallic catalysis of the following reactions of commercial importance and their
mechanism:
1. Alkene hydrogenation (using Wilkinson’s Catalyst)
2. Synthetic gasoline preparation (Fischer Tropsch reaction)
3. Polymerisation of ethene using Ziegler-Natta catalyst
4. Wacker oxidation process (Smidth process)
5. Hydroformylation reaction (Oxo-process)
6. Monsanto Acetic Acid process
Theoretical aspects of enlisted practicals are also to be included in the theory paper.
Practical component
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Practical: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods: 15 classes of 2 hours each)
1. To study and compare the UV-Vis spectrum of ferrocene (in methanol or acetonitrile)
and potassium ferrocyanide (in water).
2. To study the cyclic voltammogram of ferrocene.
3. Preparation of Bis(acetylacetonato)copper(II) complex and characterisation through
UV-Visible spectrum of its aqueous solution..
4. Preparation of tris(acetylacetonato)manganese(III) complex.
5. Preparation of Potassium tris(oxalato)ferrate(III) complex.
6. Preparation of Tetraamminecopper(II) sulphate monohydrate complex.
7. Preparation of Pentaamminechloridocobalt(III) chloride.
8. Preparation of Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride
9. Determination of number of chloride ions in ionisation sphere to confirm the formula
of complexes prepared in (6) and (7) through potentiometric titration or conductance
measurements. (See reference 5 & 6 of Practicals)
10. Compare and interpret the visible spectrum of complexes prepared in (6) and (7) for
shifts in wavelength maxima.
Any other organometallic compounds synthesised from time to time may also be
included.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Gary L Miesler, Paul J Ficsher, and Donald A Tarr, Inorganic Chemistry 5th Edition
, Pearson.
2. Shriver & Atkins Inorganic Chemistry, Edn V, W.H. Freeman and Company.
3. F.A. Cotton & G. Wilkinson, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edition.
4. William W. Porterfield, Inorganic Chemistry, Ist Edition.
5. Huheey, J.E.; Keiter, E.A., Keiter; R. L.; Medhi, O.K. (2009), Inorganic Chemistry-
Principles of Structure and Reactivity, Pearson Education.
6. Principles of Organometallic Chemistry by M.L.H Green, Coward, G.E Coates and
K.Wade 3rd Edition.
7. Cotton, F.A.; Wilkinson, G.; Gaus, P.L. Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Wiley
India.
8. Greenwood, N.N.; Earnshaw, A. (1997), Chemistry of the Elements, 2nd Edition,
Elsevier.
9. Gupta, B. D., Elias, A. J., (2013) Basic Organometallic Chemistry: Concepts,
Syntheses and Applications, 2nd Edition, Universities Press.
Practicals:
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1. ChemTexts (2020) 6:22, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40828-020-00119-6
2. J. Chem Education: 1971, Volume 48(2), 133
3. Front. Chem. Sci. Eng. 2013, 7(3): 329–337, DOI 10.1007/s11705-013-1339-0
4. Orbital: Electron. J. Chem. 2019, 11 (6): 348-354
6. Vogel’s text book of quantitative chemical analysis. Edn V
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE - 14 (DSC-14): Nucleic Acids, Amino Acids,
Proteins and Enzymes
Learning outcomes
SYLLABUS OF DSC-14
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Structure of components of nucleic acids: Bases, Sugars, Nucleosides and Nucleotides.
Nomenclature of nucleosides and nucleotides, structure of polynucleotides (DNA and RNA)
and factors stabilizing them, biological roles of DNA and RNA; Concept of heredity: Genetic
Code, Replication, Transcription and Translation.
Unit-2: Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins (Lectures: 14)
Amino acids and their classification; α-amino acids - Synthesis, ionic properties, and
reactions. zwitterions, pKa values, isoelectric point, and electrophoresis; Study of peptides:
determination of their primary structure-end group analysis; Synthesis of peptides using N-
protecting, C-protecting and C-activating groups, Solid-phase synthesis; Overview of
primary, secondary and tertiary structures of proteins, protein denaturation.
Unit-3: Enzymes (Lectures: 8)
Introduction, classification, and characteristics of enzymes. Salient features of active site of
enzymes. Mechanism of enzyme action (taking trypsin as an example), factors affecting
enzyme action, coenzymes, and cofactors (including ATP, NAD, FAD), specificity of enzyme
action (including stereospecificity). Enzyme inhibitors and their importance, phenomenon of
inhibition (competitive, uncompetitive, and non-competitive inhibition including allosteric
inhibition).
Practical component
Practical: Credits: 02
(Laboratory periods: 15 classes of 4 hours each)
1. Study of the titration curve of glycine.
2. Estimation of glycine by Sorenson Formol Titration
3. Qualitative analysis of proteins- Ninhydrin test, Biuret test, Millon’s reagent test,
Xanthoproteic test.
4. Estimation of proteins by Lowry’s method.
5. Study of the action of salivary amylase on starch at room temperature.
6. Effect of temperature on the action of salivary amylase.
7. Effect of pH on the action of salivary amylase
8. Study the inhibition of α-Amylase by copper sulphate
9. Isolation and estimation of DNA using cauliflower/onion.
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L., Stryer, L. (2019), Biochemistry, Nineth Edition W.H.
Freeman and Co.
2. Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M., Lehninger, A.L. (2017), Principles of Biochemistry. W.H.
Freeman and Co., International Edition.
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3. Murray, R.K., Granner, D.K., Mayes, P.A., Rodwell, V.W. (2009), Harper’s Illustrated
Biochemistry. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill.
4. Brown, T.A. (2018), Biochemistry, (First Indian Edition) Viva Books.
5. Kuashik, S., Singh, A. (2023), Biomolecules: From Genes to Proteins, First Edition,
Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter.
6. Voet, D., Voet, J.G. (2010), Biochemistry, Fourth Edition, Wiley.
7. Singh J, Awasthi S K, Singh J, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Pragati
Prakashan Meerut.
Additional Resources:
1. Finar, I.L. (2008), Organic Chemistry, Volume 2, Fifth Edition, Pearson Education.
2. Bruice, P.Y. (2020), Organic Chemistry, Egighth Edition, Pearson Education.
Practicals:
1. Manual of Biochemistry Workshop (2012), Department of Chemistry, University of
Delhi.
2. Kumar, A., Garg, S., Garg, N. (2015), Biochemical Tests: Principles and Protocols.
Viva Books.
3. Pasricha, S., Chaudhary, A. (2021), Practical Organic Chemistry: Volume–II, I K
International Publishing house Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination
Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.
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DIS
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Postulates of quantum mechanics, quantum mechanical operators and commutation rules,
Schrödinger equation and its application to free particle and particle in a box rigorous
treatment), quantization of energy levels, zero-point energy and Heisenberg Uncertainty
principle; wave functions, probability distribution functions, nodal properties, Extension to
two and three- dimensional boxes, separation of variables, degeneracy.
Qualitative treatment of simple harmonic oscillator model of vibrational motion: Setting up
of Schrödinger equation and discussion of solution and wave functions. Vibrational energy
of diatomic molecules and zero-point energy.
Angular momentum. Rigid rotator model of rotation of diatomic molecule. Schrödinger
equation in Cartesian and spherical polar coordinates (derivation not required). Separation of
variables. Spherical harmonics. Discussion of solution (Qualitative).
Unit-2: Hydrogen atom (Lectures: 08)
Qualitative treatment of hydrogen atom and hydrogen-like ions: setting up of Schrödinger
equation in spherical polar coordinates, radial part and quantization of energy (only final
energy expression). Average and most probable distances of electron from nucleus. Zeeman
effect, Introduction of spin quantum number and magnetic spin quantum number Setting up
of Schrödinger equation for many electron atoms (He, Li), Indistinguishability of electrons
and Pauli exclusion principle, Need for approximation methods. Statement of variation
theorem and application to simple systems (particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen
atom).
Unit-3: Covalent bonding (Lectures: 15)
Setting up of Schrödinger equation, Born-Openheimer approximation, LCAO-MO treatment
of H2+ and its qualitative extension to H2, Valence bond (VB) treatment of H2, Comparison of
LCAO-MO and VB wave functions of H2 and their refinements, Qualitative description of
LCAO-MO of homonuclear and heteronuclear diatomic molecules-HF and LiH.
Practical component
Practical: Credits: 01
(Laboratory periods: 15 classes of 2 hours each)
1. Plot the radial wavefunctions and probability distribution for H atom's 1s, 2s, 2p orbital
using software like EXCEL.
2. Using a software such as ArgusLab, plot HOMO, LUMO and ESP maps of various
molecules.
3. Draw probability plots for a particle in a 1-dimensional box for different values of
quantum number n - commenting on the number of points of zero probability and then
correlate them with the correspondence principle.
4. Plot the electron density contour maps of sigma molecular orbitals for diatomic
homonuclear molecules.
5. Plotting of the wave function and probability curve for simple harmonic motion and
interpret the results for first two levels.
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6. Plotting energy as a function of distance for simple harmonic motion - parabolic curve.
7. Using software such as ArgusLab calculate properties such as dipole moment and
Mulliken charges using quantum mechanical methods.
Note: Any other suitable software may also be used .
Essential/recommended readings
Theory:
1. Kapoor, K.L. (2015), A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, McGraw Hill Education,
Vol 4, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill Education.
2. House, J.E. (2004), Fundamentals of Quantum Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Elsevier.
3. McQuarrie, D.A. (2016), Quantum Chemistry, Viva Books.
4. Chandra, A. K. (2001), Introductory Quantum Chemistry, Tata McGraw-Hill.
5. House, J.E. (2004), Fundamentals of Quantum Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Elsevier
Suggested Readings
1. Atkins, P.W.; Friedman, R. (2010), Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 5th Edition,
Oxford University Press.
Practical:
1. McQuarrie, D. A. Mathematics for Physical Chemistry University Science Books
(2008).
2. Mortimer, R. Mathematics for Physical Chemistry. 3rd Ed. Elsevier (2005).
3. Steiner, E. The Chemical Maths Book Oxford University Press (1996).
4. Yates, P. Chemical Calculations. 2nd Ed. CRC Press (2007).
5. Levie, R. de, How to use Excel in analytical chemistry and in general scientific
data analysis, Cambridge Univ. Press (2001) 487 pages.
6. Noggle, J. H. Physical Chemistry on a Microcomputer. Little Brown & Co. (1985).
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination
Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.
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