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The next morning, at nine o'clock.

The chemistry competition begins on time.

Jiang Chen had just sat down in the tenth examination room when Ning Yi entered as well.

Coincidentally, the two of them were in the same exam room.

Before sitting down, Ning Yi gave Jiang Chen a glare.

Jiang Chen pretended not to see it.

Try curling my hair.

Jiang Chen glanced at the question type:

There are 20 multiple-choice questions, each worth 5 points, for a total of 100 points.

There are 10 fill-in-the-blank questions, each worth 5 points, for a total of 50 points.

There are 4 problem-solving questions and 2 experimental design questions, for a total of 150 points.

Total score: 300.

Difficulty...

Jiang Chen quickly glanced through the questions.

Organic synthesis route design, reaction mechanism derivation, thermodynamic calculations, electrochemical synthesis, crystal structure analysis...

The final experimental design question surprisingly involved "asymmetric catalytic synthesis of chiral drug intermediates," which is already a topic for undergraduate organic chemistry graduate students.

A collective gasp filled the examination hall.

"Was this question... even done by a human?"

"I didn't even understand the question about the last organic synthesis problem..."

"It's over, the lowest price ever for a first-tier city in the province is probably going to be recorded this time..."

Ning Yi frowned, but quickly calmed down.

Difficulty is good.

The more difficult it is, the greater the gap will be.

He glanced at Jiang Chen, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"These kinds of questions can't be solved by guessing with clever tricks."

"A solid foundation in chemistry and extensive competition training are required."

"Jiang Chen, you're doomed to lose."

He lowered his head and began to concentrate on answering the questions.

Jiang Chen shook his head after looking at the exam paper.

"Too easy."

"It's much easier than math and physics competitions."

"This is it? You call this a competition problem?"

He didn't waste any time and immediately picked up his pen to start writing.

Multiple choice questions:

1. The

2. C

3.B

4. D

……

Fill in the blanks:

21. sp³ hybridization

22. Le Chatelier's Principle

23. Activation energy

……

The first problem in the problem-solving section is about designing an organic synthesis route.

The standard answer provides a twelve-step synthesis route.

Jiang Chen glanced at it twice, crossed it out, and wrote a new line in the blank space next to it...

Eight steps to achieve a 15% increase in yield and a 70% reduction in byproducts.

It also includes the reaction mechanism for each step and methods for controlling possible side reactions.

The second question involves comprehensive electrochemical calculations.

Jiang Chen used two solutions: the standard Nernst equation solution and a simplified solution derived using thermodynamic functions.

The third question is about crystal structure analysis.

Jiang Chen not only calculated the unit cell parameters, but also drew a three-dimensional structural diagram of the crystal, marking all the bond lengths and bond angles.

Question 4: Chemical Reaction Kinetics.

Jiang Chen directly applied the differential equations, derived the implicit functional relationship between the rate constant and temperature, and discussed the influence of the catalyst.

The first experimental design question is "Determining the ionization constant of a weak acid".

Jiang Chen provided three solutions: pH titration, conductivity method, and spectrophotometry, along with error analysis and optimization suggestions.

The second question is about "asymmetric catalytic synthesis".

Jiang Chen designed a novel catalytic cycle route using two chiral ligands, predicting an enantioselectivity of over 99.5%, and provided methods for suppressing possible side reactions.

……

Twenty-five minutes.

Jiang Chen put down his pen and checked it over.

All correct.

Moreover, each question provides at least one optimized solution or innovative approach.

"It's boring."

He raised his hand: "Teacher, I'm handing in my paper."

The proctor, a middle-aged female professor wearing glasses, paused for a moment, then said, "Student, it's only been twenty-five minutes since the exam started..."

"I'm done." Jiang Chen stood up.

All the candidates looked up, their eyes wide as if they had seen a ghost.

Twenty-five minutes?

Do you think this is an elementary school mental arithmetic problem?

Ning Yi even sneered out loud, though he quickly covered his mouth, the mockery in his eyes was unmistakable:

"Keep pretending."

"The questions must have been too difficult, so he gave up and couldn't continue."

He shook his head, feeling more at ease.

Jiang Chen is nothing special.

The female professor walked over, collected Jiang Chen's exam paper, and glanced at it subconsciously.

Then, her eyes widened.

The surface of the roll is as neat as printed text.

The answer area was filled with answers, and there were additional optimization suggestions in the blank spaces.

The key is……

She quickly scanned the answers to several of the more difficult questions.

All correct.

Moreover, the solution is more ingenious and concise than the standard answer.

The female professor looked up at Jiang Chen, her gaze as if she were looking at an alien:

"Which school do you go to?"

Jiang Chen, from Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School.

"Jiang Chen..." the female professor murmured, "You're the Jiang Chen who got perfect scores in both math and physics competitions?"

Jiang Chen nodded.

The female professor took a deep breath and carefully put the exam paper away:

"You can leave now."

Jiang Chen left the examination room.

The moment the door closed, Ning Yi couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"Those who show off will get struck by lightning."

"Wait until the results come out this afternoon, then we'll see how you cry."

He lowered his head and continued to rack his brains over the tenth multiple-choice question... He had been stuck on that question about molecular orbital theory for five minutes.

(Hmm, this scene is strikingly similar to Yu Yan's earlier one?)

……

The results were announced at 2 PM.

There were fewer people than during the physics competition, but the atmosphere was more tense.

Because everyone knows that a monster might dominate the leaderboard today.

Ning Yi stood in the front row, hands in his pockets, his expression seemingly calm, but his palms were sweating.

He performed well this time, and I estimate he can score over 250 points, or even 260 points.

I'm almost certain I'll get first place in the province, the key is the ranking...

"Number one must be mine."

"Jiang Chen? How many points can someone who finishes their exam in twenty-five minutes get?"

"A perfect score of 100, no more than that."

As he was thinking, the big screen lit up.

The host was Sun Wenjing, the middle-aged female professor who had proctored Jiang Chen's exam that morning... She also served as the vice chairman of the chemistry competition committee.

"Dear students, the results of the 31st Jiangnan Provincial Chemistry Competition are now announced!"

"First, let's announce the third prize winners, with a passing score of 85-145 points..."

A list of names scrolled by.

The top four universities still account for the majority, but the proportion of students from other cities and counties is significantly higher than that of students in physics competitions.

Because the threshold for chemistry competitions is relatively low, you can get good results by doing practice problems, but the results are not very prestigious.

"Second prize, passing score 146-200 points..."

Ning Yi's lips curled up slightly when he heard the names of several of his classmates.

"Next up is the first prize."

Professor Sun Wenjing paused for a moment, then said, "This year, the cutoff score for the first prize is 200 points or above, and there are 28 people in total."

"28th place, Yali Middle School, Wang Yan, 201 points."

"27th place, Changjun High School, Cao Hua, 203 points."

……

"5th place, Li Xiang from Binhai Normal University Affiliated High School, 240 points."

"4th place, Changjun High School, Guo Chenghui, 242 points."

"Third place, Yali Middle School, Kang Min, 245 points."

Hearing this, Ning Yi's heart pounded wildly.

He's not in the top three yet.

So, is he... second? Or first?

However, Jiang Chen's name has not appeared yet. Did he fail the exam, or did he do very well?

Surely Jiang Chen can't possibly make it into the top two, or even compete with him for first place?

impossible!

Jiang Chen only took the exam for twenty-five minutes before handing in his paper and leaving!

"Second place," Professor Sun Wenjing read out, her tone slightly ambiguous, "Ning Yi from Binhai No.2 High School, 246 points."

Ning Yi's smile froze instantly.

second?

246 point?

That first one...

"Number 1..."

Professor Sun Wenjing's voice suddenly rose, filled with barely concealed excitement:

"Jiang Chen, Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School..."

"300 points, perfect score!"