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This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. Third Semester students of Chemistry as per the UGC Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). With its traditional approach to the subject, this textbook lucidly explains principles of chemistry. Important topics such as solutions, phase equilibrium, conductance, electrochemistry, carboxylic acids, amines, diazonium salts, amino acids, peptides, proteins and carbohydrates are aptly discussed to give an overview of physical and organic chemistry. Laboratory work has also been included to help students achieve solid conceptual understanding and learn experimental procedures.About the AuthorHe has over 35 years experience of teaching chemistry at different levels. He has done extensive research work in the areas of adsorption, catalysis and surface chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He has to his credit 15 research papers in the areas of adsorption, catalysis, polymers and superconductivity published in different national and international journals. He started his teaching career at Government Postgraduate College, Gurgaon. He has held positions of Head of the Chemistry Department, Government Postgraduate College, Faridabad and Principal, Government College, Panchkula and Tigaon (Faridabad). He is a recipient of UNESCO and Swedish Institute Fellowships and has authored a number of books on Chemistry and Environmental Education.