About the Book

This book is an adaptation of the classic book Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee (fifth edition) which is widely used by students all over the world. This adapted version provides a more concise treatment of the subject as per NEET syllabus requirements but does not compromise on essentials. The explanation of fundamental concepts is simple and straightforward, offering a right blend of theory and applications. 

The adaptation has been carried out with the purpose of making the book the best fit for medical aspirants. The text has been reorganized as per the syllabus flow and one new chapter on Metallurgy has been included in the original chapters to make the coverage complete. Chapters 2 to 5 of the original book have been combined to form consolidated chapter on Chemical Bonding. Many new topics have been added to the chapters and these include melting point, solubility, electrical conductivity, colour and stability of ionic compounds; back bonding and bridge bonding; weak forces; interactions between ionic and covalent compounds and dipole moment. Similarly

About the Author

John Lee was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK and has authored many books and journal articles. Sudarsan Guha is a respected teacher of Inorganic Chemistry and currently teaches at Allen Career Institute, Kota, which is a prestigious coaching academy for engineering and medical aspirants. He was earlier associated with Bansal classes in Kota. He has B.Sc. in chemistry from Belur Ramakrishna Mission College, B. Tech in ceramic engineering from Calcutta University and M. Tech from IIT Kanpur. He has been teaching Chemistry for the past 14 years to the students preparing for the entrance examinations.

Table of Contents:
Preface Note to the Student 1. Structure of an Atom 1.1 Subatomic particles 1.2 Atomic Models 1.3 Electromagnetic Radiation 1.4 Atomic or Emission Spectra 1.5 Planck’s Quantum Theory 1.6 Bohr’s Atomic Model 1.7 Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom 1.8 The Schrödinger Wave Equation 1.9 Representation of an atom 1.10 Electronic Configuration of an Atom 1.11 Slater’s Rule 2. Periodic Table and Periodic Properties  2.1 Periodic Table  2.2 Classification of Elements Based on Electronic Configuration  2.3 Periodic Trends In Properties  2.4 Born-Haber Cycle     3. Chemical Bonding 3.1 Attainment of a Stable Configuration 3.2 Types of Bonds 3.3 Transitions Between the Main Types of Bonding 3.4 The Covalent Bond 3.5 Valence Bond theory 3.6 Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory 3.7 The Extent of d Orbital Participation in Molecular Bonding 3.8 Types of Covalent Bonds (Sigma (s) and Pi (p) Bonds) 3.9 Molecular Orbital Method 3.10 LCAOMethod 3.11 Rules for Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals 3.12 Examples of Molecular Orbital Treatment for Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules 3.13 Examples of Molecular Orbital Treatment for Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules 3.14 Dipole Moment 3.15 The Ionic Bond 3.16 Polarizing Power and Polarizability – Fajans’ Rules 3.17 Melting Point of Ionic Compounds 3.18 Solubility of Ionic Compounds 3.19 Electrical Conductivity and Colour 3.20 Acidic Nature of Oxides 3.21 Thermal Stability of Ionic Compounds 3.22 Weak Forces 3.23 Interactions between Ions and Covalent Molecules 3.24 The Metallic Bond 3.25 Theories of Bonding in Metals 4. Coordination Compounds 4.1 Double Salts and Coordination Compounds 4.2 Werner’s Work 4.3 More Recent Methods of Studying Complexes 4.4 Classification of Ligands 4.5 Effective Atomic Number (EAN) Sidgwick EAN rule 4.6 Shapes of d Orbitals 4.7 Bonding in Transition Metal Complexes 4.8 Valence Bond Theory 4.9 Crystal Field Theory 4.10 Effects of Crystal Field Splitting 4.11 Tetragonal Distortion of Octahedral Complexes (Jahn-Teller Distortion) 4.12 Square Planar Arrangements 4.13 Tetrahedral Complexes 4.14 Magnetism 4.15 Extension of the Crystal Field Theory to Allow for Some Covalency 4.16 Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds 4.17 Isomerism 5. Hydrogen and its Compounds 5.1 Electronic Structure 5.2 Position in the Periodic Table 5.3 Abundance of Hydrogen 5.4 Preparation of Hydrogen 5.5 Properties of Molecular Hydrogen 5.6 Isotopes of Hydrogen 5.7 Ortho and Para Hydrogen 5.8 Hydrides 5.9 The Hydrogen Ion 5.10 Hydrogen Bonding 5.11 Acids and Bases 6. The s-Block Elements and their Compounds Group 1 – The Alkali Metals 6.1 General Properties 6.2 Born–Haber Cycle: Energy Changes in the Formation of Ionic Compounds 6.3 Structures of the Metals, Hardness and Cohesive Energy 6.4 Flame Colours and Spectra 6.5 Colour of Compounds 6.6 Chemical Properties 6.7 Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides and Superoxides 6.8 Sulphides 6.9 Oxosalts – Carbonates, Bicarbonates, Nitrates, Nitrites and Sulphates 6.10 Halides and Polyhalides 6.11 Hydrides 6.12 Solubility and Hydration 6.13 Solutions of Metals in Liquid Ammonia 6.14 Compounds with Carbon 6.15 Complexes, Crowns and Crypts 6.16 Biological Importance 6.17 Differences Between Lithium and the Other Group 1 Elements