NEET 2026 Inorganic Chemistry Chapters

Botany

Section A

All questions are compulsory

35

140

Section B

Only 10 questions should be attempted

15

40

Chemistry

Section A

All questions are compulsory to attend

35

140

Section B

10 questions should be attempted

15

40

Physics

Section A

All questions are mandatory to answer

35

140

Section B

Only 10 questions should be attempted

15

40

Zoology

Section A

All questions are compulsory to answer

35

140

Section B

Optional questions/ Only 10 questions should be attempted

15

40

Total Marks

720

Classification in Elements and Periodicity in Properties

• Modern periodic law

• Present form of Periodic Table

• s, p, d, and f block elements

• Ionization Enthalpy

• Oxidation States

• Chemical Reactivity

d and f Block Elements

• Electronic Configuration

• Atomic Radii

• Catalytic Behaviour

• Interstitial Compounds

• Alloy Formation

• Inner Transition Elements

• Actinoids

• Lanthanoids

Co-ordination Compounds

• Weimer's theory

• Isomerism

• Crystal Field Theory

Name of Chapters

Average No. of Questions Asked

Weightage of Chapters and Topics

Chemical Bonding

4

9%

Periodic Table & Periodicity in Properties

2

4%

Hydrogen

1

2%

s-block

1

3%

Total

22%

Class 12 Inorganic Chemistry Chapter for NEET 2026

Coordination Compounds

3

6%

d-block & f-block Elements

2

4%

Metallurgy

1

2%

Qualitative Analysis

1

2%

Total

12%

Some p-Block Elements

• Important Compounds of Silicon

• Silicon Tetrachloride

• Silicones

• Silicates

• Zeolites

Surface Chemistry

• Adsorption-physisorption

• Chemisorption

• Catalysis Homogeneous

• Colloidal State

• Lyophobic Multimolecular Colloids

• Tyndall Effect

• Brownian Movement

ABC of Chemistry for Classes 11 and 12

Modern

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J D Lee

Dinesh Chemistry Guide

Dinesh Publications

Chemistry Practice book

V K Jaiswal

Inorganic Chemistry

14

28%

Chemical Bonding

• VSEPR Theory
• Polarity of Bond, Dipole Moment

2

• 1
• 1

4%

• 2%
• 2%

Qualitative Analysis

• Vth and VIth Group

1

• 1

2%

• 2%

Atomic Structure

• Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration

1

• 1

2%

• 2%

Periodic Table

• Electronegativity
• Ionisation Energy

2

• 1
• 1

4%

• 2%
• 2%

Coordination Compound

• General introduction of complex salts and definitions to be used
• Crystal field theory and applications of crystal field theory: (Theory, Magnetic moment of complex, Colour of complex, Stability of complex)
• Isomerism in coordination compounds (Structural Isomerism, Stereoisomerism, Geometrical Isomerism, Optical Isomerism)

3

• 1
• 1
• 1

6%

• 2%
• 2%
• 2%

p-block (Nitrogen and Oxygen)

• Physical and Chemical properties of Group 15th elements
• Compounds of Nitrogen and phosphorus

3

• 1
• 2

6%

• 2%
• 4%

d-f-Block Element Compound

• Ionisation enthalpy, oxidation state, Electrode potential and chemical reactivity
• Lanthanoids and actinoids
• Electronic configuration, atomic and ionic size, density, melting and boiling points

5

• 1
• 1
• 3

10%

• 2%
• 2%
• 6%

Class XI

Chemical Bonding

4

9%

Class XI

P-Block Elements

3

7%

Class XI

Periodic Table & Periodicity in Properties

2

4%

Class XI

Hydrogen

1

2%

Class XI

S-Block Elements

1

3%

Class XII

Coordination Compounds

3

6%

Class XII

D and F-Block Elements

2

4%

Class XII

Metallurgy

1

2%

Class XII

Qualitative Analysis

1

2%

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

• Mole Concept
• Determination of the Formula of Compound
• Stoichiometric Calculations
• Concentration Terms
• Relation Between Molarity and Normality

Redox Reactions

• Oxidation Number
• Redox Reactions
• Balancing of Redox Reactions
• Electrochemical Cell
• Redox Reactions

Structure of Atom

• Subatomic Particles
• Concept of Atomic Number and Mass Number
• Bohr's Model of an Atom
• Particle Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation
• Photoelectric Effect
• Quantum Mechanical Model
• Quantum Numbers
• Electronic Configuration of Atoms

Thermodynamics

• P-V Work
• Heat Capacity
• Thermochemistry
• Second Law of Thermodynamics

Equilibrium

• Applications of Equilibrium Constant
• Equilibrium Constant
• Factors Affecting the State of Equilibrium
• Expressing Hydrogen Ion Concentration
• Buffer Solution
• Solubility of Sparingly Soluble Salts

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

• Naming the Organic Compounds
• Isomerism in Organic Compounds
• Electronic Displacement in Covalent Compounds
• Reaction Intermediates
• Hybridization

Hydrocarbons

• Conformations of Hydrocarbons
• Isomerism in Alkenes
• Stability of Alkene
• Chemical Reactions of Alkenes
• Aromatic Hydrocarbons
• Chemical Reactions of Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

• Modern Periodic Table
• Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

• General Introduction
• Polarity of Bonds
• Covalent Character in Ionic Bonds
• Geometry or Shapes of Molecules
• Concept of Orbital Overlap in Covalent Bonds
• Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT)
• Hydrogen Bond

Principles Related To Practical Organic Chemistry

• Analysis of Organic Compounds
• Volumetric Analysis
• Qualitative Salt Analysis
• Enthalpy

The p-Block Elements Part 1

• Group-13 Elements
• Group-14 Elements

Solutions

• Solubility of Gases in Liquids
• Vapour Pressure of Liquid Solutions
• Colligative Properties
• Abnormal Molar Masses

Chemical Kinetics

• Dependence of Reaction Rate on Concentration
• Integrated Rate Expressions
• Dependence of Reaction Rate on Temperature

Electrochemistry

• Electrolytic Conduction
• "Variation of Conductivity and Molar Conductivity with Concentration"
• Kohlrausch's Law
• Electrochemical or Galvanic Cell
• Electrochemical Series
• "Dependence of Cell and Electrode Potentials on Concentration"
• Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis
• Fuel Cells

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

• Chemical Properties of Haloarenes
• Polyhalogen Compounds

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

• Alcohols: Reactions Involving Cleavage of (O-H) Bond
• Alcohols: Reactions Involving Cleavage of (C-O) Bond
• "Alcohols: Reactions Involving Cleavage of Both Alkyl & Hydroxyl Groups"
• Phenols: Reactions of the Phenolic Group
• Phenols: Reactions of the Benzene Ring
• Phenols: Special Reactions
• Distinction Between Alcohols and Phenols

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

• Aldehydes & Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition Reactions
• Aldehydes & Ketones: Oxidation Reactions
• Aldehydes & Ketones: Reduction Reactions
• Carboxylic Acids

Amines

• Preparation Methods
• Chemical Properties
• Ring Substitution in Aromatic Amines
• Distinction Between Amines

Biomolecules

• Glucose and Fructose
• Glucose: Reaction Due to Open-Chain Structure
• Disaccharides
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Coordination Compounds

• Ligands
• Werner's Theory
• Coordination Compounds
• Isomerism in Coordination Compounds
• Bonding in Coordination Compounds

The d- and f- Block Elements

• Introduction
• General Properties of Transition Elements
• Compounds of Transition Metals
• Inner Transition Elements (Lanthanoids)
• Inner Transition Elements (Actinoids)

The p-Block Elements Part 2

• Group-15 Elements
• Group-16 Elements
• Group-17 Elements
• Group-18 Elements

Marks Awarded for Every Correct Response

+4

Marks Deducted for Every Incorrect Response

-1

Marks for Every Unattempted Question

No Deduction

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