IITJEE Mains • Chemistry New Syllabus
Module 23: Hydrocarbons Hub
Master the chemistry of carbon and hydrogen. Explore the preparation, properties, and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic systems (arenes).
Topic 1.1 • Alkanes I
Nomenclature, Isomerism, Conformations of Ethane, and Physical Properties
Topic 1.2 • Alkanes II
Free Radical Halogenation Mechanism, Combustion, Pyrolysis, and Aromatization
Topic 2.1 • Alkenes I
Structure of Double Bond, Geometrical Isomerism, and Methods of Preparation
Topic 2.2 • Alkenes II
Electrophilic Addition, Markovnikov’s Rule, Peroxide Effect, and Ozonolysis
Topic 3.1 • Alkynes
Acidic Character of Alkynes, Preparation, and Electrophilic/Nucleophilic Addition
Topic 3.2 • Arenes
Benzene Structure, Resonance, and Huckel’s Rule of Aromaticity
Topic 4.1 • Benzene Reactions
Mechanism of Nitration, Halogenation, Sulphonation, and Friedel-Crafts Reactions
Topic 4.2 • Substituent Effects