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Nomenclature and General Principles — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry

What Nomenclature and General Principles covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Nomenclature and General Principles

1

Classification of Hydrocarbons

  • Organic compounds are classified based on carbon chain structure: open-chain (aliphatic) and closed-chain (cyclic).
  • Aliphatic compounds can be saturated (alkanes) or unsaturated (alkenes, alkynes).
  • Cyclic compounds are further divided into homocyclic (carbocyclic) and heterocyclic.
2

IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

  • IUPAC names consist of prefix + word root + suffix.
  • Word root indicates number of carbon atoms (e.g., Meth-, Eth-, Prop-).
  • Suffix indicates saturation: -ane (alkane), -ene (alkene), -yne (alkyne).
3

Types of Reactions and Bond Fission

  • Organic reactions involve breaking and forming of covalent bonds.
  • Two types of bond fission: homolytic (equal electron sharing, forms free radicals) and heterolytic (unequal sharing, forms ions).
  • Heterolytic fission produces carbocations (positively charged carbon) and carbanions (negatively charged carbon).
4

Electronic Effects in Covalent Bonds

  • Inductive effect: permanent polarization due to electronegativity difference; decreases with distance.
  • Groups with –I effect withdraw electrons (e.g., –NO₂, –CN, –F); +I effect releases electrons (e.g., alkyl groups).
  • Electromeric effect: temporary complete transfer of π-electrons during reaction; occurs in multiple bonds.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Organic Chemistry Fundamentals

Classification of HydrocarbonsIUPAC NomenclatureFunctional GroupsTypes of ReactionsBond FissionElectronic EffectsIsomerismPurification Methods

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Key topics in Nomenclature and General Principles include Classification of Hydrocarbons, IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compounds, Types of Reactions and Bond Fission, Electronic Effects in Covalent Bonds. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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