Cracking NEET Chemistry

Chemistry is often the differentiator in NEET. Achieving a score of 160+ out of 180 requires a balanced mastery of Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry. Let us look at high-yield strategies for Inorganic d-block trends and Organic reaction mechanisms.

1. Inorganic Chemistry: d & f Block Trends

Every year, 3-4 questions are asked from transition elements. Focus on:

• Lanthanide Contraction: Causes and consequences on atomic sizes of 4d and 5d series.


• Oxidation States: Why Manganese shows the maximum number of oxidation states.


• Catalytic Properties: The role of vacant d-orbitals and variable oxidation states.


• Important Compounds: Preparation and chemical properties of KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7.

2. Organic Chemistry: Name Reactions & Mechanisms

Do not try to memorize organic chemistry randomly. Build a mechanism notebook for nucleophilic substitutions (SN1, SN2) and electrophilic additions. Memorize key name reactions:

Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro Reaction, Reimer-Tiemann, and Hoffmann Bromamide Degradation.

Pay close attention to intermediate stabilities (carbocations, carbanions, free radicals) to predict the major product in multi-step syntheses.

3. Physical Chemistry Calculations

Formulate a formula chart for Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, and Chemical Kinetics. Practice speed calculations without calculators to match NEET exam conditions.