Maharashtra HSC Chemistry study plan

Classify and interconvert functional groups across aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules, and polymers, writing at least 25 named-reaction conversions from memory

Draw and name structures including stereochemistry for carbonyl and amine compounds, completing 40 nomenclature items with 85% accuracy

Distinguish addition, condensation, and substitution polymerisation and match at least 10 named polymers to monomers and uses

Summarise green chemistry principles and nanochemistry basics (nanoparticle types, properties, applications) in a one-page comparison table

Complete a second pass on Domain 12 weak spots identified from the Week 1 error log, re-solving every missed item without notes

Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to compute ΔU, ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG for at least 15 numerical problems

Derive and use Hess's law, Kirchhoff's equation, and Gibbs free energy criteria for spontaneity in written solutions

Distinguish extensive and intensive properties and state the conditions for reversible versus irreversible work

Solve thermochemistry problems involving bond enthalpy, enthalpy of formation, and calorimetry with clear unit handling

Apply the Nernst equation to compute cell EMF at non-standard concentrations for at least 10 cells

Relate standard electrode potential to Gibbs energy and equilibrium constant, and predict spontaneity of redox reactions

Explain electrolysis, conductance, Kohlrausch's law, and corrosion in concise written notes

Calculate pH, pOH, Ka, Kb, and degree of dissociation for weak acids and bases, including buffers, across 15 problems

Apply the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation and solubility product concepts to predict precipitation and buffer behaviour

Explain salt hydrolysis, common-ion effect, and acid-base theories with worked examples

Re-test the electrochemistry errors from Week 3 and close each gap

Classify crystal lattices, compute packing efficiency, and relate density to unit-cell parameters in at least 10 numericals

Identify point defects and explain their effect on density and conductivity

Apply colligative properties (Raoult's law, elevation, depression, osmotic pressure) to 12 numerical problems

Distinguish ideal and non-ideal solutions and interpret Henry's law and azeotropes

Apply rate laws, integrated rate equations, and half-life relationships to solve zero- and first-order kinetics problems

Use the Arrhenius equation to compute activation energy and interpret collision theory

Name coordination compounds using IUPAC rules and identify isomerism types in at least 15 examples

Apply crystal field and valence bond theory to predict geometry, hybridisation, and magnetic behaviour of complexes

Compare group 16, 17, and 18 elements on trends, oxides, and key reactions, and write balanced equations for at least 12 interconversions

Explain transition-metal trends and inner-transition (lanthanide/actinide) properties with electronic configurations

Prepare reaction maps for halogen derivatives (SN1/SN2, elimination) and for alcohols, phenols, and ethers

Distinguish tests and preparation routes for the named functional groups in Domains 10 and 11

Take two full-length timed mock papers under exam conditions and score them

Rank all 12 domains by error rate and re-solve every missed question to closure

Rehearse high-yield formulas and named reactions in a 30-minute daily recall drill

Finalise a one-page cheat sheet per heavy domain (12, 4, 3, 5, 8, 9) for last-day revision