Monday, April 5, 2010

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Monday, March 29, 2010

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA -REPLY

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

EXCHANGE CONTROL DEPARTMENT

FORT GLACIS , RAJAJI SALAI

MADRAS-600001

Ref No.M.A.E.C.TPM. 1231/126(MISC) /95-96

22 February 1996

Shri. V.SABARIMUTHU

Lecturer in Chemistry

Lekshmipuram College of Arts & Science

Neyyoor- 629802

Dear Sir,

Remittance of US$12800/- towards book publication costs

With reference to your letter dated 15 th December 1995 on the above subject, we advise that we have carefully examined the case but regret our inability to accede to your request.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

p. General Manager

Saturday, March 20, 2010

OPINION III

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS

950Haverford Road Suite 306 Bryn Mawr PA 19010 USA 610-519-0300 Fax:610-519-0302

Friday, August 18, 1995

V. Sabarimuthu

I.J.D.J. Publications Vellicode

Mulagumoodu, Kanyakumari Dist.

629167

S.India

Manuscript Number: INIS-268

Dear Mr. Sabarimuthu:

After reading and analysing An Unconventional Approach to Inorganic Chemistry, the Editorial Review Committee of American International Publishers has submitted a favourable report. Therefore, our publishing house is interested in the publication of your book.

People who are not scientifically oriented often find the subject of inorganic chemistry extremely difficult to understand. However, our Editorial Review Committee found that your book makes this topic not difficult, but a challenge. The systems and techniques used in your work to educate the reader on the most intricate details of inorganic chemistry make learning more efficient and accessible. Furthermore, the explanation of theories is done in a clear and systematic manner which makes the work an valuable addition to the resources of educators who work with this subject.

We believe that an exciting market exists of readers interested in An Unconventional Approach to Inorganic Chemistry. All of the qualities described above provide the book with much value for market, thus increasing its potential.

It is our sincere hope that you take advantage of this special opportunity which is being presented to you. Publishing your book in United States’ market is a long term investment which, more important than the economic benefits that it may produce, will bring you countless satisfaction on a personal level. Launching your book in the United States’ market may open doors to many new opportunities which you may have not yet considered.

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Monday, March 8, 2010

OPINION II

BOOK REVIEW

AN UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Prof. V.Sabarimuthu, Dept. of Chemistry, Lekshmipuram College, Neyyoor has authored the book entitled An Unconventional Approach to INORGANIC CHEMISTRY in 1994. This seasoned teacher has elegantly shown his panoramic views and encyclopaedic knowledge in chemistry in this book. This book has been written with a view to present the principles of Inorganic Chemistry in a simple and effective way. The contents have been chosen in such a manner that the book will be used as a reference book in Inorganic Chemistry. The treatment is highly innovative and would stimulate independent and analytical thinking among the readers. Really the book is a treasure in all libraries and for students of Chemistry.

MUTA Journal.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

OPINION I

Dr. C.P. PRABHAKARAN

Professor of Chemistry

University of Kerala,

TRIVANDRUM-695034 Phone 77 182

I have gone through the book “An Unconventional Approach to Inorganic Chemistry” by V.Sabarimuthu. The book contains lot of latest informations on various topics discussed. However, the topics are arranged randomly without any logic. This book is worth considering for publication after thorough scrutiny.

Sd-

Dr. C.P.PRABHAKARAN

Professor of Chemistry

University of Kerala

Trivandrum 695034

Monday, February 1, 2010

A MODEL QUESTION

Highly innovative questions have been asked. One question from chapter 6 is given below.

Examine which one of the following is true. Illustrate your answer.

(a) “The electron affinity of dinegative ions such as O2-, S2- is also negative. This means their enthalpy of formation is positive. Such ions cannot exist except through stabilization by environment, either in a crystal lattice or by solvation in solution”…
From Inorganic Chemistry by James E. Huheey, Third edition, Harper and Row Publishers, Inc, 100 East 53d street, New York. Ny 10022. Page 49.

(b) “Two and multi-charge simple anions of O are not formed: compounds containing O2- ions therefore do not exist in nature. Even in crystalline oxides of the Na2O and CaO type, the effective charge of oxygen is only about 1-“.
From Inorganic Chemistry by N.Akhmetov, MIR Publishers Moscow. Page 275.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

32 INNER TRANSITION ELEMENTS and 33 INERT GASES

32 and 33





CHAPTER 32 INNER TRANSITION ELEMENTS (8 pages) and CHAPTER 33 INERT GASES(2 pages) are complementary but useful chapters.
All chapters are complementary to one another. All important references are duly acknowledged.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

31. ELEMENTS OF GROUP IIB

31




ELEMENTS OF GROUP IIB




CHAPTER 31 -ELEMENTS OF GROUP IIB (9 pages) - answers questions such as:
Why does Hg, an otherwise inert element, react with S and I2 even at room temperature?
Why does Hg remain as a liquid?
Why the hypothetical next element of the IIB group with atomic number 112 would be a gas with metallic properties, are mentioned.

30. THE ELEMENTS OF GROUP IB

30





ELEMENTS OF GROUP !B


In CHAPTER 30 (9 pages) the dissociation energies of Cu2, Ag2, and Au2 molecules,
 the relative stabilities of Cu+ and Cu2+ in different environments and 
the stability of the oxidation states of Cu, Ag and Au are theoretically interpreted at great depth.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

29 TRANSITION ELEMENTS

29





TRANSITION ELEMENTS



CHAPTER 29 - TRANSITION ELEMENTS (20 pages). In this chapter, the colour of the transition metals and their salts are discussed.
 Reason for the ferromagnetism of Fe, Co and Ni explained. 
Further, the variations in the melting points, boiling points, binding energies and densities of the transition metals are interpreted. 
The variations in the valency of these metals are also interpreted. 
The treatment has great depth.

27 VBT, CFT AND MOT, 28 TRANSITION ELEMENTS - REACTIONS, KINETICS AND MECHANISM


2 7 and 28




CHAPTER 27-VBT, CFT AND MOT (13 pages) and CHAPTER 28 TRANSITION ELEMENTS- REACTIONS, KENETICS AND MECHANISM(4 pages)- are useful but conventional chapters.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

26. SECOND AND THIRD PERIODS

26




SECOND AND THIRD PERIODS



CHAPTER 26- SECOND AND THIRD PERIODS (9 pages) - answers many questions such as:

 Why is the formula of nitric acid HNO3 and not (HO)5N or H3NO4.
Why are SO2 and CO2 monomers rather than polymers like SiO2.

25. SILICON

25





SILICON





CHAPTER 25 - SILICON 5 pages- deals with silicon. In this chapter, the relative strengths of Si-X bond and Si-H bond, C-C bond and Si-Si bond are discussed. 
Reason for the non-polymerization of CO2, SiX4 and SiH4 unlike SiO2 is given.
 Notes on silicon chip and silicone rubber are also given.

Monday, January 18, 2010

24. OXYGEN AND FLUORINE

24




OXYGEN AND FLUORINE



CHAPTER 24 - OXYGEN AND FLUORINE (9 pages)- is one of the important chapters. The relative oxidizing powers of oxygen and fluorine are interpreted in this chapter. 
This kind of interpretation is not found in other books. 
The fact that the +4 and +6 oxidation states for chlorine are stabilized by oxygen and not by fluorine is clearly discussed. 
In this chapter also a new generalization regarding the stability of oxides, fluorides, oxychloride and oxyflouride has been given.

23. OXYGEN

23




OXYGEN





CHAPTER 23 -OXYGEN (3 pages)- explains why the b.p. of oxygen is higher than either of its neighbours – nitrogen and fluorine. 
Moreover, the magnetic properties of oxygen, 
the instability of O2- ion,
 the importance of partial negative charge on oxygen,
 reason for the skew structure of H2O2 and 
the maximum co-ordination number of oxygen are discussed.

Friday, January 15, 2010

22 NITROGEN

22




NITROGEN


In CHAPTER 22 - NITROGEN  (6 pages)- why does the nature of bonding in the N2 molecule remain as a challenge to all theories of bonding, 
why is there a sudden drop in melting point from carbon to nitrogen, 
why is solid NO diamagnetic and 
why are certain N III molecules planar are discussed.

CHAPTER 21


CHAPTER 21(6 pages) emphasizes the importance of carbon in organic chemistry. Further, it explains why graphite is more stable than diamond. The reason why CO does not form a complex with any halide of boron is mentioned.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

20 BORON

20




BORON

CHAPTER 20 - BORON (4 pages)- gives various definitions for metals and non-metals (metals exhibit only positive oxidation state with the exception of As, Re and Au, but non-metals exhibit +ve and –ve oxidation states). 
Reason for the sudden change from metallic (Be) to non-metallic (B) properties explained.

 Reason for the stability of B2H5I, and instability of B2H5Cl is mentioned.

19. BERYLLIUM

19



BERYLLIUM





CHAPTER 19 - BERYLLIUM (4 Pages) - is a small chapter. But it explains the reason for the steep increase in the melting point from lithium to beryllium, and then beryllium to carbon. 
It explains why Be, (1s22s2), is not remaining as a mono-atomic gas just like He(1s2). 

It also explains the greater reactivity of Be compared to He, which has an electronic configuration similar to that of Be.

18. LITHIUM


18




 LITHIUM







In CHAPTER 18 -  LITHIUM (10 Pages)- explanations for mainly the following questions are given.
1. Why is Li2 molecule not as stable as H2 molecule?

2. Though Li-Li covalent bond is stronger than the bond in the Li metal lattice, Li atoms try to form a metal lattice of lithium. Why?

3. Why are some alkali metal-salts coloured?

4. Why does Li form lithium bonds?

5. With respect to hydration, why does lithium differ from its diagonally related Mg?

6. Why is LiOH  a stronger base than CsOH in water?

7. “Cs2CO3 is more soluble in water than Li2CO3. But LiClO3 is more soluble in water than CSClO3”. Why?

8. LiF and certain other alkali metal salts are insoluble, or only slightly soluble, in water. Why?

9. What are the entropy effects on the solubility of the alkali metal salts?

10. Why do Li+ and Na+ ions retain their water of crystallization in the solid state?

11. Why are alkali metals porous?

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

17. HYDROGEN

17


HYDROGEN




In CHAPTER 17 - HYDROGEN (15 Pages)-  the preferential polarization of hydrogen (not discussed in any other book) is discussed. Why does hydrogen form a three dimensional lattice when it combines with alkali metals (and not when it combines with electronegative elements), why does the stability of the hydrides decrease down the group in contrast to the respective oxides, why do molecules such as HF3, HCl3 are not formed and why is there  no intra molecular hydrogen bonding in CH3COOH are explained.
     Further, the reason for 1:3 ratio for ortho and para hydrogen, the reason for the increase in oxidation potential with decrease in hydrogen ion concentration, the reason why, say, the electron of the hydrogen atom has same energy when it remains in the 3s, 3p, 3d orbitals are also discussed. 
    The effect of squeezing hydrogen under ultra high pressure ( Ho-Kulang Mao and Russel Homley – 1989) is mentioned.
    Present status of cold fusion given.

16. HYDROLYSIS OF CERTAIN HALIDES

16



HYDROLYSIS OF CERTAIN HALIDES



CHAPTER 16(15 Pages) deals with the mechanism of the hydrolysis of the halides of the elements, which lie in the heart of the periodic table such as B, C, Al, Si, P, S. This chapter explains why halides such as CF4, NF3, SF6 are inert, why SiCl4 undergoes hydrolysis readily in contrast to CCl4, why NCl3 and PCl3 do not yield the same product on hydrolysis and so on.

15 MELTING POINTS OF CERTAIN HALIDES

15



MELTING POINTS OF CERTAIN HALIDES




In CHAPTER 15 (8 Pages) the melting points of halides of C, Si, Ge, B, Sn and Al have been interpreted based on their structures and electronegativities. For example, it explains why the melting and boiling points of the tetrahalides of the elements of the IV A group fall from carbon to silicon and increase from silicon to lead.

Monday, January 11, 2010

14. HARD AND SOFT ACIDS AND BASES

14



HARD AND SOFT ACIDS AND BASES


CHAPTER 14(2 Pages) is a conventional chapter that mentions Hard and Soft Acids and Bases

13. BASES- STRENGTH AND STABILITY


13. 



BASES- STRENGTH AND STABILITY






In CHAPTER 13(4 Pages) the strength and stability of bases have been discussed mainly based on the charge density and electronegativity of cations.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

12. REDOX REACTIONS


12



REDOX REACTIONS



CHAPTER 12(5 Pages) is a conventional chapter in which a few redox reactions such as
As2S3 + HNO3-----> H3AsO4 + H2SO4 + NO are balanced.

11. REDOX PROPERTIES OF ACIDS


11



           REDOX PROPERTIES OF ACIDS






In CHAPTER 11 (7 pages), the redox properties of the acids have been discussed based on the electron configuration and structure. It explains, for instance, why H2SO3 is more oxidizing than H2SO4.

10. STABILITY OF ACIDS

10




STABILITY OF ACIDS


CHAPTER 10 (10 pages). In this chapter, the acids have been grouped together as in the above chapter. The depth of the treatment could be gauged from the fact that as many as 10 points have been given while interpreting the stability of the acids of the series

H4SiO4 – H3PO4 – H2SO4 – HClO4
and equal number of points, including alternating effect, while interpreting the stability of the acids of the series
ClO4- BrO4- IO65-
SO42- SeO42- TeO66-