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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2026:<\/strong> The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Chemistry syllabus for Class 12 for the academic year 2025-26. This updated syllabus is essential for students to align their studies with the current curriculum.<\/p>\n

Students can access and download the revised Class 12 Chemistry syllabus directly from this article. The syllabus includes detailed course content, question paper design, practical details, and the evaluation scheme.<\/p>\n

For easy access, a link to download the syllabus in PDF format is provided at the end of this article. Ensure you review the updated syllabus thoroughly to stay informed about the curriculum and exam requirements.<\/p>\n

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2026\u00a0Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nMarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Theory<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practical<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Exam Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Unit No.<\/th>\nUnit Name<\/th>\nChapters \/ Topics<\/th>\nMarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I<\/td>\nSolutions<\/td>\nTypes of solutions, concentration of solutions, solubility of gases, Raoult\u2019s law, colligative properties, Van\u2019t Hoff factor<\/td>\n07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II<\/td>\nElectrochemistry<\/td>\nRedox reactions, EMF of a cell, Nernst equation, Gibbs energy and EMF, conductance, electrolysis, galvanic cells, fuel cells, corrosion<\/td>\n09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III<\/td>\nChemical Kinetics<\/td>\nRate of reaction, factors affecting rate, order and molecularity, rate law, integrated rate equations (zero & first order), Arrhenius equation<\/td>\n07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IV<\/td>\nd and f Block Elements<\/td>\nTransition elements, trends in properties, preparation and properties of K\u2082Cr\u2082O\u2087 and KMnO\u2084, lanthanoids, actinoids<\/td>\n07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
V<\/td>\nCoordination Compounds<\/td>\nLigands, coordination number, nomenclature, bonding theories (VBT, CFT), isomerism, applications<\/td>\n07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VI<\/td>\nHaloalkanes and Haloarenes<\/td>\nNomenclature, C\u2013X bond nature, substitution reactions, uses and environmental effects<\/td>\n06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VII<\/td>\nAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers<\/td>\nPreparation, properties, reactions, identification tests, uses<\/td>\n06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VIII<\/td>\nAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids<\/td>\nCarbonyl compounds, nucleophilic addition, acidic nature, preparation, properties, uses<\/td>\n08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IX<\/td>\nAmines<\/td>\nClassification, preparation, reactions, properties, diazonium salts and applications<\/td>\n06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
X<\/td>\nBiomolecules<\/td>\nCarbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids (DNA & RNA)<\/td>\n07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total (Theory)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n70<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practical Examination<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nExperiments, project work, viva, record<\/td>\n30<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Chemistry Syllabus 2025\u201326 (PDF)<\/h2>\n

The official Chemistry Syllabus 2025\u201326<\/strong> has been released.
\nStudents can download the complete Chemistry Syllabus PDF<\/strong> for the academic session 2025\u201326 from the link below.<\/p>\n


\n Download Chemistry Syllabus 2025\u201326 PDF
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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2025 Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The CBSE Class 12 Chemistry syllabus is divided into ten units. The table below outlines each unit, including the number of periods allocated and the mark distribution for the chapters. Refer to this table for a detailed understanding of the syllabus structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2025 Chapter-wise<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unit<\/strong><\/td>\nTopic<\/strong><\/td>\nTopics<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nSolid state<\/td>\nClassification Of Solids Based On Different Binding Forces- Molecular, Ionic, Covalent And Metallic Solids, Crystalline And Non-Crystalline Solids, Two Dimensional And Three Dimensional Crystal Lattice And Unit Cells, Packing Efficiency, Calculate Density Of Unit Cell, Packing Efficiency In Solid, Vacancies, Number Of Cells Per Unit In Cubic Unit Cell, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nSolution<\/td>\nType of Solution, Expressing the Concentration of Solutions Formed from Solids in Liquids, Solubility of Gases in Liquids, Solid Solution, Atomic Number Property- Relative Pressure Of Vapor Pressure, Raoult\u2019s Law.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nElectrochemistry<\/td>\nOxidation-Reduction Reactions, Specific And Molar Conductivity, Change In Conductivity Due To Change In Concentration, Conductivity In Electrolytic Solution, Kohlrausch\u2019s Law, Galvanic Isolation And Its Laws, Dry Cell, Galvanic Cell, Relationship Between Gibb\u2019s Free Energy And Change In EMF Of A Cell.
\nReaction Velocity- Average And Instantaneous, Factors Affecting Reaction Velocity- Concentration, Temperature, Catalyst, Order Of Reaction And Molecularity, Velocity Law And Specific Rate Constant, Integrated Velocity Equation And Half-Life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nd and f-block elements<\/td>\nBasic Introduction, Electronic Configuration, Characteristics And Availability Of Transition Metals, General Trend In Properties Of First Series Of Transition Metals, Metallic Properties, Oxidation State, Catalyst Properties, Preparation And Properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4.
\nGroup 15 Elements- Basic Introduction, Electronic Configuration, Oxidation State, Availability, General Trend in Physical And Chemical Properties, Preparation Of Nitrogen, Properties And Applications, Preparation And Application Of Halides, etc.
\nGroup 16 Elements- Basic Introduction, Electronic Configuration, Oxidation State, Availability, General Trend in Physical & Chemical Properties, Preparation of Dioxygen, Properties & Applications, Preparation & Application of Sulphuric Acid, etc.
\nGroup 17 Elements- Basic Introduction, Electronic Configuration, Oxidation State, Availability, General Trend in Physical And Chemical Properties, Preparation Of Chlorine And Hydrochloric Acid, Properties And Applications.
\nGroup 18 Elements- Basic Introduction, Electronic Configuration, Oxidation State, Availability, General Trend in Physical And Chemical Properties, Application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCoordination Compounds<\/td>\nIntroduction, Ligands, Coordination Number, Magnetic Properties Of Coordination Compound, IUPAC Nomenclature Rules Of Coordination Compounds, Bond, Werner Theory, VBT And CFT Structure And Stereoscopic Isomerism, Importance Of Co-Ordination Compound In Extraction And Qualitative Analysis Of Metals And In Biological System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nHaloalkanes and Haloarenes<\/td>\nHaloalkane- Nomenclature, Nature of C-X Bond, Physical & Chemical Properties, Mechanism of Substitution Reactions, Polar Rotation
\nHaloarene- Nature of C-X Bond, Substitution Reactions, Dichloromethane, Trichloromethane, Tetrachloromethane, Iodoform, Freons and DDT Usage and Effect On Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers<\/td>\nAlcohol- Nomenclature, Method Of Preparation, Physical & Chemical Properties, Identification Of Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Alcohol, Dehydration Of Alcohol, Uses Of Methanol And Ethanol
\nPhenol- Nomenclature, Method Of Preparation, Physical & Chemical Properties, Acidic Nature Of Phenol, Electron Substitution Reaction, Application Of Phenol
\nEther- Nomenclature, Method Of Preparation, Physical & Chemical Properties, Application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nAldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids<\/td>\nAldehyde & Ketone- Nomenclature, Nature of Carbonyl Group, Method of Preparation, Physical & Chemical Properties, Nucleophilic Addition Reactions of Aldehydes And Ketones, Aldehyde\u2019s Alpha Hydrogen Activity, Application
\nCarboxylic Acids- Nomenclature, Acidic Nature, Method of Preparation, Physical & Chemical Properties, Application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nAmines (Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen)<\/td>\nAmines- Nomenclature, Classification, Structure, Method of Preparation, Physical & Chemical Properties, Identification of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Amines, and Cyanide and isocyanides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nBiomolecules<\/td>\nCarbohydrate- Classification (Aldose And Ketose), Monosaccharide (Glucose And Fructose), D-L Configuration, Oligosaccharide (Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose), Polysaccharide (Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen), Importance
\nProtein- Primary Introduction Of Amino Acid, Peptide Bond, Polypeptide, Protein, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary And Quaternary Structure Of Protein, Deformation Of Proteins, Enzymes, Hormones
\nVitamin- Classification And Function
\nNucleic acid- DNA and RNA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n