The CBSE Chemistry syllabus for Class XII builds on foundational concepts from Class XI and delves into more advanced topics in both Physical and Organic Chemistry, as well as Inorganic Chemistry.
Solid State: Explores the structure and properties of solids, including unit cells, crystal lattices, and types of solids (ionic, covalent, metallic, and molecular).
Solutions: Focuses on the properties of solutions, including concentration terms, colligative properties, and factors affecting solubility.
Electrochemistry: Covers redox reactions in electrochemical cells, standard electrode potentials, and applications such as batteries and electroplating.
Chemical Kinetics: Introduces the rate of reactions, factors affecting reaction rates, and the concept of activation energy.
Surface Chemistry: Discusses adsorption, catalysis, and colloids, including their properties and applications.
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements: Examines the extraction of metals from ores, refining processes, and the principles behind metallurgy.
p-Block Elements: Focuses on the chemistry of p-block elements, including their properties, reactions, and compounds.
d- and f-Block Elements: Covers the transition metals and inner transition metals, including their properties and coordination compounds.
Coordination Compounds: Discusses coordination chemistry, including ligands, coordination numbers, and isomerism in coordination compounds.
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Explores the chemistry of haloalkanes and haloarenes, including their preparation, properties, and reactions.
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers: Covers the structure, properties, and reactions of alcohols, phenols, and ethers.
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids: Focuses on the chemistry of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids, including their preparation and reactions.
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen: Discusses the chemistry of compounds such as amines, cyanides, and isocyanides.
Biomolecules: Examines the chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Polymers: Covers the types, properties, and applications of polymers.
Chemistry in Everyday Life: Discusses the role of chemistry in daily life, including pharmaceuticals, detergents, and food additives.
The Class XII Chemistry syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of complex chemical concepts and their applications, preparing students for higher education and practical applications in various fields.