Recommendation for Chemistry textbooks

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for chemistry textbooks suitable for a university or pre-university level, specifically focusing on Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Participants explore various texts and their content, particularly in relation to chemical bonding and its classification within different branches of chemistry.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for textbooks on Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry, highlighting a need for coverage of bonding concepts.
  • Another participant suggests specific textbooks for each chemistry branch, noting that JD Lee is often referred to as the "bible of inorganic chemistry" and emphasizes its thorough explanation of chemical bonding.
  • A participant questions whether JD Lee is focused on inorganic or physical chemistry, suggesting that bonding is typically associated with physical chemistry.
  • There is a discussion about the classification of chemical bonding, with some participants asserting that it falls under Physical Chemistry in engineering entrance exam syllabi, while also being foundational for Inorganic Chemistry.
  • One participant expresses confusion regarding the latter chapters of JD Lee, questioning their relevance and whether they are merely a list of facts to memorize.
  • Another participant clarifies their intent to understand Physical Chemistry rather than prepare for an exam, indicating a desire for deeper comprehension.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the classification of chemical bonding and the relevance of certain textbook chapters, indicating that multiple competing perspectives exist without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the content and structure of JD Lee's textbook, particularly concerning the latter chapters and their practical applications. The discussion also reflects varying interpretations of syllabus classifications for chemical bonding.

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I want a good book on Physical Chemistry at 11-12(university or pre-un) grade level. It should include topics about bonding(VSEPR, VBT, MO) etc.

I also need suggestions about some books on organic and inorganic chemistry.
 
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Chemical Bonding comes under Physical Chemistry in the syllabus of most engineering enterance exams . But its the core foundation of inorganic chemistry . JDLee is for inorganic . Are you preparing for the JEE ?
 
I understand the idea of the first 8 chapters of Lee (except chapter 7), but what is going on with the rest of the chapters? Is it a laundry list of facts you have to memorize for elements of the periodic table? What is the point? Is it for industry or something like that? I mean QM is about building a theoretical framework then solving problems and working out the consequences of those solutions and stuff, what's going on here?
 
proton007007 said:
Chemical Bonding comes under Physical Chemistry in the syllabus of most engineering enterance exams . But its the core foundation of inorganic chemistry . JDLee is for inorganic . Are you preparing for the JEE ?

Not exactly. I want to give it but this is not for preparation. This is because I wish to understand physical chemistry well.
 
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