How to prepare for Coordination Compounds for CUET-UG ?
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Expected Weightage
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Chemistry includes questions from Coordination Compounds , which is an important topic under Inorganic Chemistry. Below is an analysis of the marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage for Coordination Compounds in CUET over the last three years (2021-2023):
1. Chapter-wise Weightage (Coordination Compounds)
| Year | No. of Questions | Marks Weightage | % in Inorganic Chemistry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3-4 | 12-16 | ~10-12% |
| 2022 | 2-3 | 8-12 | ~8-10% |
| 2021 | 2-4 | 8-16 | ~7-12% |
Observations: - Increasing trend in weightage (from 8 marks in 2021 to 16 marks in 2023). - Moderate-high importance compared to other Inorganic Chemistry topics. - Usually 3-4 MCQs are asked from this chapter.
2. Topic-wise Breakdown (Most Asked Areas)
The key topics from Coordination Compounds frequently tested in CUET are:
| Topic | Frequency (Last 3 Years) | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Werner’s Theory Basics | High | 2-4 marks |
| Nomenclature Formulas | Very High | 3-5 marks |
| Isomerism (Geometric, Optical, Linkage) | High | 3-6 marks |
| CFT Magnetic Properties | Moderate | 2-4 marks |
| Bonding (VBT, CFT) | Moderate | 2-4 marks |
| Applications Examples | Low | 1-2 marks |
Most Repeated Topics: ✔ Nomenclature (IUPAC naming) ✔ Isomerism (especially geometrical optical) ✔ Crystal Field Theory (CFT) splitting patterns
3. Difficulty Level Marking Scheme
- Difficulty: Mostly moderate , with 1-2 tricky questions.
- Negative Marking: -1 for wrong answer (as per CUET pattern).
- Question Types:
- Conceptual (e.g., Werner’s theory, CFT)
- Numerical (e.g., calculating CFSE, magnetic moment)
- Application-based (e.g., identifying isomers)
4. Comparison with Other Inorganic Chapters
- Higher weightage than p-Block but less than d-Block.
- Scoring chapter if basics (nomenclature, isomerism, CFT) are clear.
5. Preparation Tips
- Focus on: IUPAC naming rules Isomerism (structural stereo) CFT diagrams (octahedral, tetrahedral)
- Practice: Previous years’ CUET NCERT exemplar questions.
- Revise: Magnetic properties CFSE calculations.
Conclusion
- Weightage: ~10-15 marks (3-4 questions).
- Key Topics: Nomenclature, Isomerism, CFT.
- Trend: Slight increase in difficulty marks over the years.
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