Carbon and its Compounds: Covalent bonds – formation and properties of covalent

compounds, Versatile nature of carbon, Hydrocarbons – saturated and unsaturated

Homologous series. Nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkyne and carbon compounds

containing functional groups (halogens, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes). Chemical

properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition and substitution

reaction). Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.