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JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Important Topics, Recommended Books, Preparation Tips

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Ridhima Jindal

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 1 min read

JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus - Overview

The JEE Main 2024 syllabus for Chemistry includes majorly Class 11th and 12th Chemistry as directed by NTA. Topics include Basic concepts in Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Redox Reactions, electrochemistry, d and f block elements, etc. among many others. The syllabus covers 28 units in total.

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JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus - Weightage of Topics

The JEE Main 2024 syllabus for Chemistry is divided into 3 main sections - Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry. As per last year's analysis and reports Inorganic Chemistry holds the highest weightage of 37%, followed by by organic chemistry with 30%, and physical chemistry with just 13% weightage in the exam.

JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus - Important Topics to Cover

The below table mentions a list of important & slightly difficult topics that must be covered by NCERT. Below mentioned are the most important topics that should be covered as a priority by the aspirant.

 

Chemical Bonding

Ionic Equilibrium

Electrochemistry

Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry

Coordination Compound

Aldehydes & Ketones

Salt Analysis

Aromatic Hydrocarbons

GOC Isomerism

Liquid Solutions

Alkyl Halides

Aryl Halides

 

Also Read: JEE Main 2024 - Physics Important Topics

JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus - Recommended Books

The most recommended books to prepare for JEE Main Chemistry are listed below:

 

Book

Author

Organic Chemistry

OP Tandon

Physical Chemistry

P Bahadur

Inorganic Chemistry

JD Lee

Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations

RC Mukherjee

NCERT Books

Class XI & XII

JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Preparation Tips

Below are a few important Preparation Tips to crack JEE Main 2024.

  • Keep the syllabus for the exam ready beforehand
  • Devote time to the most critical chapters first and then move on to other ones
  • Solve the previous year's question papers rigorously along with mock tests
  • Make notes of all reactions and relevant facts about the topic
  • Read all questions carefully and do not hurry to answer them
  • Solve as many sample papers as possible

 

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JEE Main - Maths Important Topics

Best Books to prepare for JEE Main 2024

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the topics for Chemistry in JEE Main

The chemistry syllabus for JEE Main covers widely 28 units and 3 major sections - Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. The most important chapters include Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry, Salt Analysis, Thermodynamics, etc. among many others.

Is the syllabus for JEE Main and JEE Advance the same

No. The syllabus for both these exams is different. A few topics have been deleted for Mains, but they are still in the advanced syllabus. Below is the difference in the Chemistry syllabus: Topics not covered in JEE Advanced: F Block elements, Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, and Chemistry in everyday life Topics covered in JEE Advanced: Normality and equivalent weight

What are the deleted chapters for JEE Main Chemistry

Surface Chemistry, States of Matter, Metallurgy, s-Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals), Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, Polymers, Chemistry In Everyday Life. These Chapters have been deleted from the syllabus

Is JEE Main tough

With lakhs of candidates appearing for the exam every year, the level of competition and exam cannot be underestimated. It is not easy to crack an exam like JEE, however, with a proper plan & correct resources, you can score well.

How many questions are there for the Chemistry syllabus in the JEE Main exam

There are a total of 30 questions for the chemistry section in the exam, out of which 25 need to be answered

Can I prepare for JEE Main in 6 months

It is not at all easy to prepare for JEE Main in 6 months. However, if you have a proper study plan, accurate resources, and if you dedicate good quality time, you can score above 80% in the JEE Main exam. Study good books by renowned authors and make notes regularly, which will help you with the revision later on

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