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Engg Chem Syllabus

The document provides an overview of the course content for Engineering Chemistry. It is divided into 5 units that cover topics such as molecular structure and bonding theories, crystal field theory, electrochemistry, corrosion, spectroscopy techniques, water treatment, stereochemistry, and organic reaction mechanisms. The course aims to help students understand the application of chemical concepts in fields like materials engineering, water treatment, and drug synthesis. Laboratory experiments include estimation of water hardness, preparation of drugs, and titration experiments.

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Engg Chem Syllabus

The document provides an overview of the course content for Engineering Chemistry. It is divided into 5 units that cover topics such as molecular structure and bonding theories, crystal field theory, electrochemistry, corrosion, spectroscopy techniques, water treatment, stereochemistry, and organic reaction mechanisms. The course aims to help students understand the application of chemical concepts in fields like materials engineering, water treatment, and drug synthesis. Laboratory experiments include estimation of water hardness, preparation of drugs, and titration experiments.

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ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

UNIT-I

Molecular Structure and Theories of Bonding:


Introduction, Concept of atomic and molecular orbitals, Linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO),
Molecular orbitals of diatomic molecules, Molecular orbital energy level diagrams of diatomic molecules- N2,
O2 and F2, 𝜋 −molecular orbitals of butadiene and benzene.
Crystal Field Theory (CFT):
Salient features of CFT, Crystal field splitting patterns of transition metal ion d-orbitals- tetrahedral, octahedral
and square planar complexes.
UNIT-II

Electrochemistry:
Introduction, Conductance- Specific conductance, Equivalent conductance, Molar conductance and their inter
relationship, Numerical problems, Electrochemical cell, Electrode potential, Standard electrode potential and
E.M. Fof the cell, Nerns’t equation- derivation and applications, Types of electrodes- Quinhydrone electrode,
Calomel electrode and Glass electrode. Electro chemical series and its applications. Concept of concentration
cells, Electrolytic concentration cell and numerical problems, Batteries- primary (Lithium cell), secondary (Lead
acid storage battery and Lithium ion battery) and Fuel cells (H2-O2and methanol-oxygen).
Corrosion:
Causes and effects of corrosion, Theories of chemical and electrochemical corrosion, Mechanism of
electrochemical corrosion, Pilling-Bedworth rule, Types of corrosion- Galvanic, Waterline and Pitting
corrosion, Factors affecting rate of corrosion, Corrosion control methods- Cathodic protection, Sacrificial anode
and Impressed current cathodic methods, Surface coatings- Metallic coatings, hot dipping, galvanizing and
tinning, Electroplating- Copper plating and electroless plating - Nickel plating.

UNIT –III

Spectroscopic Techniques and Applications:


Principles of spectroscopy and selection rules, Applications of UV-Visible spectroscopy, Vibrational and
rotational spectroscopy (IRspectroscopy)-Applications, Nuclear magnetic resonance-Chemical shift, Splitting
pattern and Integration, Introduction to magnetic resonance imaging.

UNIT-IV

Water Technology:
Sources of water, Impurities in water, Hardness of water, Temporary and permanent hardness, Units of
hardness, Estimation of temporary and permanent hardness of water, EDTA method, Numerical problems,
Potable water treatment-Specifications, Steps involved in treatment-Sedimentation, Coagulation, Filtration,
Sterilisation, Desalination of Brackish Water, Reverse Osmosis and Electro dialysis.
Industrial water treatment, Boiler troubles-Scales and sludges, Caustic embrittlement, Boiler corrosion, Priming
and foaming.Hot lime and cold lime soda process-Numerical problems, Zeolite process and Ion exchange
process. Internal conditioning methods like Phosphate, Carbonate, Calgon and Colloidal conditioning.

UNIT-V

Stereochemistry:
Representations of three dimensional structures, Structural isomers and stereoisomers, Configurations and
symmetry, Chirality- Enantiomers, Diastereomers, Optical activity, Absolute configurations and conformational
analysis of n-butane.

Organic Reaction Mechanisms and Synthesis of a Drug Molecule:

Introduction, Substitution reactions- Nucleophilic substitution reactions(Mechanisms of SN1 and SN2 reactions,
Addition reactions-Electrophilic and nucleophilic addition reactions, Addition of HBr to propene, Mar
kownikoff and anti markownikoff’s additions,Grignard additions on carbonyl compounds, Elimination
reactions- Dehydro halogenation of Alkyl halides, Shetzeff rule.
Oxidation reactions- Oxidation of Alcohols using KMnO4 and chromic acid, Reduction reactions-reduction of
carbonyl compounds using LiAlH4, NaBH4, Synthesis of a commonly used drug molecules (Paracetamol and
Ibuprofen).

Text Books:

1. ”Engineering Chemistry”, P.C Jain and Jain Monika,Dhanpat Rai Publication Company, 16 th Edition,
2015.
2. Text Book of Engineering Chemistry by A. Jaya Shree, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. University chemistry, by B. H. Mahan, Narosa Publication.1998.


2. Chemistry: Principles and Applications, by M. J. Sienko and R.A. Plane, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition,
1980.
3. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, by C. N. Banwell, McGraw-Hill, 3rdrevised edition, 1983.
4. Engineering Chemistry (NPTEL Web-book), by B. L. Tembe, Kamaluddin and M. S.Krishnan.
5. Physical Chemistry, by P. W. Atkins, W.H. Freeman and Company, 5th Edition, 1994.
6. “Text Book of Engineering Chemistry”, B.Rama Devi, Ch. VenkataRamana Reddy and PrasanthRath,
Cengage Learning 2017.
7. “Organic Chemistry”, Morison and Boyd, Pearson publications, 7th Edition 2011.
8. Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function by K.P.C.Volhardt and N.E.Schore,5thEdition
http://bcs.whfreeman.com/vollhardtschore5e/default.asp
Course Outcomes:

After completion of the course students will be able to

1. Explain the benefits of treated water as source in steam generation and other fields like production of
steel, paper, textiles, atomic energy etc.
2. Analyze and describe how electrochemical concepts can be used in various practical applications, like
batteries,fuel cells etc.
3. Apply knowledge of corrosion science to problems in materials engineering.
4. Explain the prevention of corrosion of metals.
5. Visualize the chemical applications of electricity.
6. Analyze microscopic chemistry in terms of atomic and molecular orbitals.
7. List major chemical reactions that are used in the synthesis of drugs.
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY LAB

CODE: A30012

1. Estimation of Hardness of water by EDTA method.

2. Estimation of Alkalinity of water.

3. Estimation of Copper by Colorimetric Method.

4. Conductometric Titration of a strong acid vs a strong base.

5. Conductometric Titration of a week acid vs a week base.

6. Potentiometric Titration of a strong acid vs a strong base.

7. Potentiometric Titration of week acid vs a week base.

8. Preparation of Paracetmol and Asprin.

9. Determination of Viscosity of a Liquid.

10. Determination of Surface Tension of a liquid.

11. Adsorption of acetic acid on Activated charcoal.

12. Estimation of iodine in table salt.

13. Thin Layer Chromatography (Ortho-Nitro phenol & Para-Nitro phenol).

14. Determination of rate constant of acid catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl acetate.

Course outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to

1. Predict the extent of hardness range present in water sample and its consequences if
used for various industrial operations
2. Prepare drugs like Aspirin and Paracetmol
3. Estimate the strength of solutions, pH of various solutions
4. Evaluate the viscosity and surface tension of liquids
5. Employ the conductometric and potentiometric titrations
6. Describe the principles of adsorption phenomenon.

REFERENCES:
1. Engineering chemistry by B. Rama Devi & Ch. Venkata Ramana Reddy; Cengage
Learning, 2012.
2. A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, Sashi Chawla, Dhanapath Rai & Sons.

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