NEET UG 2025: 6 key chapters in Chemistry that you can't miss

By Nandini Tyagi APRIL 14, 2025 Apr 14, 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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ALSO CHECK

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