Chemistry of Coordination Compounds (English Version)

• Author: G. N. Mukherjee
• ISBN: 9789388069977
• Pages: 1242
• Language: English
• Publisher: Levant Books

About the Book

Chemistry of Coordination Compounds is a comprehensive and advanced textbook that explores the fascinating field of coordination chemistry, one of the most important branches of modern inorganic chemistry. Designed for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students, the book presents both the fundamental principles and contemporary developments in coordination chemistry with exceptional depth and clarity.

Beginning with the pioneering work of Alfred Werner, the father of coordination chemistry, the book traces the evolution of the subject into a multidisciplinary field encompassing inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, analytical chemistry, materials science, and bioinorganic chemistry. It provides a detailed understanding of the structural, electronic, thermodynamic, and kinetic aspects of coordination compounds while highlighting their applications in modern scientific research and industry.

The text offers thorough discussions on coordination compound isomerism, bonding theories, stereochemistry, colour, magnetic properties, stability, substitution mechanisms, redox chemistry, and photochemical reactions. It also explores the synthesis and chemistry of organometallic compounds, homogeneous catalysis, metal clusters, Zintl and Chevrel phases, and the biological roles of metal ions, making it an invaluable reference for advanced learners.

To strengthen conceptual understanding and analytical skills, each chapter includes carefully designed exercises, while comprehensive model questions at the end of every chapter prepare students for university examinations and national-level competitive examinations. The combination of theoretical depth, practical applications, and examination-oriented content makes this book an authoritative resource for higher studies in inorganic chemistry.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of classical and modern Coordination Chemistry
• Detailed explanation of isomerism, structure, bonding, and stereochemistry
• Extensive treatment of colour, magnetism, composition, and stability of coordination compounds
• In-depth discussion of substitution, redox, and photochemical reaction mechanisms
• Covers organometallic chemistry and catalytic applications
• Includes bioinorganic chemistry and biological roles of metal ions
• Detailed study of metal clusters, Zintl phases, and Chevrel phases
• Chapter-wise exercises to strengthen problem-solving skills
• Model questions for university and competitive examinations
• Suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate, NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, and research-level studies

Ideal For

• B.Sc. Chemistry Students
• M.Sc. Chemistry Students
• University Faculty and Researchers
• CSIR-NET and GATE Aspirants
• IIT JAM Candidates
• SET and Other Competitive Examination Aspirants
• Researchers in Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry
• Students of Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry

About the Author

G. N. Mukherjee (M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Calcutta) is a distinguished inorganic chemist and former Sir Rashbehary Ghose Professor of Chemistry at the University of Calcutta. He also served as Head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calcutta and later as Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at Vidyasagar University.

His research interests include Coordination Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and computational modeling of mixed-ligand complex equilibria involving biologically important metal ions. He has published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals, served as a reviewer for scientific journals, and supervised several doctoral research scholars.

Professor Mukherjee is also the author and editor of several acclaimed chemistry textbooks, including Elements of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Advanced Experiments in Inorganic Chemistry, Handbook of Inorganic Analysis, Semi-Micro Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, and University Handbook of Undergraduate Chemistry Experiments.