JEE Main 2025: High-Weightage Chapters in Chemistry

JANUARY 4, 2025 By Nandini Tyagi Jan 04, 2025 nandinityagi

Coordination Compounds

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p-Block and d-Block Elements

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Periodic Table

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Hydrocarbons

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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

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Carbonyl Compounds

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Equilibrium

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ALSO CHECK

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