Viva Study Notes: Inorganic Chemistry

Viva Study Notes in Inorganic Chemistry provides an easy access to the core information in the field and makes a comprehensive approach to disseminate information in a clear and systematic manner. The comparative chemistry of the elements is discussed with special reference to periodicity, structural aspects, and chemical and physical properties. Acids and bases, non-aqueous solvents and metallurgy are also discussed, as are atomic structure and nuclear chemistry. Special topics like coordination compounds, effective atomic number rule, theories of metal-ligand bonding and separation of lanthanides have also been dealt with. Thus, the book covers all the important areas in inorganic chemistry in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision. About Author: Dr. G. S. Sodhi earned his doctorate from Delhi University. At present he is a Reader at S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi University, Delhi, where he has been teaching inorganic chemistry for the last 22 years. He is also actively engaged in research papers in inorganic and forensic chemistry and has more than hundred research papers and three Indian patents in the field. He received National Technology Day Award-2000 and World Intellectual Property Organisation’s International Award-2001 for innovative research work.