Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Principles, Tests, and Standards

Radiations and Radiopharmaceuticals

Properties of Alpha (α), Beta (β), and Gamma (γ) Radiations

  • Alpha (α): Helium nuclei (+2 charge), high mass, low penetration, high ionization. Stopped by paper.
  • Beta (β): High-speed electrons/positrons (±1 charge), small mass, moderate penetration/ionization. Stopped by aluminium.
  • Gamma (γ): Electromagnetic waves (no mass/charge), speed of light, high penetration, low ionization. Stopped by lead/concrete.

Precautions for Radiopharmaceuticals

  • Use protective gear
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Principles of Electrochemistry and Chromatography

Oxidizing and Reducing Agents

Definitions

Oxidizing Agent: An oxidizing agent is a substance that accepts electrons and is reduced during a chemical reaction.

Reducing Agent: A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons and is oxidized during a chemical reaction.

Example Reaction

Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu

  • Zn: Reducing Agent
  • Cu2+: Oxidizing Agent

Note: There is no difference between Galvanic and Voltaic cells; both terms refer to the same electrochemical system.

Comparison of Electrochemical Cells

FeatureGalvanic
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Scientific Study: Variables, Units, and Methodology

Scientific Study: Very Short Questions

  1. (2081 Koshi Q.No. 2a)
    Dependent variable: Solubility of salt.
  2. What is the dependent variable in throwing a stone with a stretched rubber band?
    Answer: Distance travelled by the stone.
  3. Write the fundamental units included in the unit of force.
    Answer: Kilogram (kg), metre (m), and second (s).
  4. Write a difference between fundamental unit and derived unit.
    Answer: Fundamental units are independent, whereas derived units are formed from fundamental units.
  5. Define controlled
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Pharmaceutical Analysis: Principles and Titration Methods

Limit Test for Sulphate

The Limit Test for Sulphate is used to detect and control the amount of Sulphate Impurity present in pharmaceutical substances. It is based on the formation of Barium Sulphate, which produces Turbidity/Opalescence. The turbidity of the Test Solution is compared with that of the Standard Solution.

Principle

Sulphate Ions react with Barium Chloride to form Barium Sulphate, a white insoluble precipitate.

Reaction: SO₄²⁻ + BaCl₂ → BaSO₄ ↓ + 2Cl⁻

The Turbidity produced

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Fundamental Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics

Importance of the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

(a) Importance of Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics states that if two systems are separately in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

Why Heat Capacity Cp is Greater Than Cv

(b) Why is Cp greater than Cv? At constant volume, no work is done by the gas, so all the heat supplied increases its internal energy. At constant pressure, the gas expands and does external work

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Organic Chemistry Principles and Reaction Mechanisms

Electrophilic Substitution Reaction

Answer: An electrophilic substitution reaction is a reaction in which an electrophile replaces a hydrogen atom in an aromatic compound.

Example: Nitration of benzene.

Nitration of Benzene

Answer: Nitration is the reaction in which a nitro group (NO2) is introduced into benzene.

It is carried out using concentrated nitric acid (HNO3) and concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

Product formed: Nitrobenzene.

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Reaction

Answer: Friedel-Crafts alkylation

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