Best Inorganic Chemistry Reference Books

Inorganic Chemistry is a sub-branch of chemistry in which study about inorganic compounds, it's properties, compositions, reactions and structures. Inorganic compounds means non-carbon containing compounds. Photochemistry, Geochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Solid-State Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry and Thermochemistry are their fields. Inorganic chemistry is a great subject for making career in fertilizer industries, acid industries, material science and many fields.

In this article we will discuss about best inorganic chemistry reference books for graduate & undergraduate students. Also use for CSIR NET, NEET and JEE preparation.

Best Inorganic Chemistry books:-

  • Inorganic Chemistry by Shriver and Weller.
  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D Lee.
  • Inorganic Chemistry by Gary L. Miessler.
  • Inorganic Chemistry by Wilkinson & Cotton.
  • Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Pfennig.
  • Inorganic Chemistry by Sharpe.
  • Inorganic Chemistry by J. E. House.
  • Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity by Huheey.
  • Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Dennis Close.
  • Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry by Haider

  • 1. Inorganic Chemistry by Shriver and Weller.

    We first introduce about Inorganic Chemistry written by Duward Shriver, Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke & Fraser Armstrong. The book originally published at 2010 by W H Freeman & Company. At this time 7th edition is the latest edition. Book is fantastic and every student who belong to inorganic field want to read this book. The book divided into major three parts and contain twenty- eight chapters, all concepts and topics are clear here.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Atoms & Solids: Simple and molecular structure, chemical bonding.
  • Acid and Bases.
  • Oxidation and Reduction.
  • Molecular symmetry & coordination compounds.
  • Physical techniques of inorganic chemistry.
  • Elementary Compounds: Periodic table & Hydrogen
  • Elements of 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Groups.
  • The d-blocks elements: metal complex and coordination compounds.
  • The f-block metals.
  • Chemistry of Materials, Nanomaterials & Biological.
  • Catalysis chemistry.
  • Inorganic chemistry in Medical science.

  • 2. Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D Lee.

    The next book in our list is Inorganic Chemistry written by J. D Lee. He was senior lecturer at Loughborough University in inorganic chemistry field. The book originally published at 1964 by Blackwell Science Ltd. At this time 5th edition is the latest edition. Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. also published it's Indian version, edited by Sudarshan Guha for specially focused of JEE Mains & Advanced exams. Book is old but it's a very detailed book, cover all inorganic chemistry topics. Six parts, thirty-two chapters and fifteen appendix are explain, that why this book listed here.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Atoms structure and Periodic table.
  • Chemical bonding: Ionic, Covalent & Metallic bonds
  • Elements: General properties.
  • s-block elements and properties.
  • p-block elements and properties.
  • Noble Gases and its properties.
  • d-block elements and properties.
  • f-block elements and properties
  • Hydrogen and Hydrides.
  • Coordination Compounds.
  • Atomic Nucleus and Spectra.

  • 3. Inorganic Chemistry by Gary L. Miessler.

    Inorganic Chemistry written by Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer & Donald A. Tarr is another great book for Inorganic chemistry. The book originally published at 1990 by Pearson Education. In 2022 5th edition is the latest edition. Book is great and cover all inorganic chemistry topics. Fifteen chapters containing this book.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Inorganic chemistry: An Introduction part.
  • Atomic Structures, Chemical bonding's & Bond Theories.
  • Acid & Bases.
  • Elementary Chemistry: Periodic table & Hydrogen
  • Electronic spectra, reactions, mechanisms & catalysis.
  • Organometallic Chemistry

  • 4. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry by Wilkinson & Cotton.

    Advanced Inorganic Chemistry written by F. Albert Cotton & Geoffrey Wilkinson is another great reference book for Inorganic chemistry. The book originally published at 1988 by John Wiley & Sons. In 2022 6th edition is the latest edition. Book is favorite for teachers and students, thirty-one chapters available here.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Solid, symmetry structure Ligands and Ligand complexes.
  • Main Group Compounds, stereochemistry and its bonding.
  • Main group elements: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, Halogens & Noble Gases.
  • Transition Elements: I, II & III Transition Elements.
  • Lanthanide Elements.
  • Actinide Elements.
  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Bonding: Metal, Metal Carbonyls, Ligands, Transition Metals
  • Carbon Bonding in synthesis and catalysis.
  • Hydrogen and Carbon Bonding's
  • Reaction Mechanisms and Rearrangements in complexes
  • Inorganic chemistry in Biomolecules

  • 5. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Pfennig.

    Principles of Inorganic Chemistry written by Brian W. Pfennig is the next level reference book for Inorganic chemistry studies. Originally published at 2015 by John Wiley & Sons. In 2022 2nd edition is the latest edition. Book is new and all modern researches, techniques containing related inorganic chemistry fields. Nineteen chapters, five appendix is sufficient for covering all topics related to inorganic chemistry.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Matters and its composition.
  • Structure of Atoms & Atom Nucleus.
  • Atomic structure of Elements and Theories.
  • Quantum Mechanics and Quantum theories.
  • Periodic table and Elements properties.
  • Structure & Bonding's: Ionic, covalent and Metallic bonds.
  • Molecular geometry of elements.
  • Molecular symmetry of elements.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.
  • Bond Theories.
  • Coordination compounds: reactions, structures and organometallic compounds.

  • 6. Inorganic Chemistry by Sharpe.

    Inorganic Chemistry written by Catherine E. Housecroft and Alan G. Sharpe is the another great reference book for Inorganic chemistry studies. The first originally published at 2001 by Pearson Education. In 2022 4th edition is the latest edition. The book is perfect mixture of all inorganic chemistry topics, students really want to read this. Its twenty-nine chapters covering all topics.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Basic concepts of Atoms and Molecules.
  • Molecular Symmetry and experimental techniques in inorganic chemistry.
  • Structure & Bonding's: Ionic, covalent and Metallic bonds.
  • Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.
  • Acid & Bases.
  • Elements: General properties.
  • s-block elements and properties.
  • p-block elements and properties.
  • Noble Gases and its properties.
  • d-block elements and properties.
  • f-block elements and properties
  • Hydrogen and Hydrides.
  • Coordination compounds: reactions, structures and organometallic compounds.
  • Inorganic materials and nanotechnology.

  • 7. Inorganic Chemistry by J. E. House.

    Inorganic Chemistry written by James E. House is the another great reference book for Inorganic chemistry studies. The first originally published at 2008 by Academic Press (Elsevier). In 2022 2nd edition is the latest edition. The book is perfect for chemistry students and cover all inorganic topics. Book divided into five major parts, twenty-three chapters and two appendix.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Basic concepts and structure: Atoms and Molecules.
  • Molecular Symmetry and experimental techniques in inorganic chemistry.
  • Structure & Bonding's: Ionic, covalent and Metallic bonds.
  • Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.
  • Acid & Bases.
  • Elements: General properties.
  • Elements of 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Groups.
  • The d-blocks elements: metal complex and coordination compounds.
  • The f-block metals.
  • Coordination compounds: reactions, structures and organometallic compounds.
  • Ligand Fields and Molecular Orbitals
  • Electronic spectra, reactions, mechanisms & catalysis.
  • Inorganic chemistry in Biomolecules

  • 8. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity by Huheey.

    Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity written by James E. Huheey, Ellen A. Keiter & Richard L. Keiter is the another great reference book for Inorganic chemistry studies. The first originally published at 1978 by Harper & Row. In 2022 4th edition is the latest edition. This is the perfect book for chemistry students because all inorganic topics containing. Book divided into nineteen chapters and nine appendix.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Introduction of Inorganic chemistry
  • Structure of Atoms, Symmetry and Group Theory.
  • Structure & Bonding's: Ionic, covalent and Metallic bonds.
  • Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.
  • Acid & Bases.
  • Elements: General properties.
  • Elements of 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Groups.
  • The d-blocks elements: metal complex and coordination compounds.
  • The f-block metals.
  • Coordination compounds: reactions, structures and organometallic compounds.
  • Ligand Fields and Molecular Orbitals
  • Electronic spectra, reactions, mechanisms & catalysis.
  • Inorganic chemistry in Biomolecules

  • 9. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Dennis Close.

    Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity written by James E. Huheey, Ellen A. Keiter & Richard L. Keiter is the another great reference book for Inorganic chemistry studies. The first originally published at 1978 by Harper & Row. In 2022 4th edition is the latest edition. This is the perfect book for chemistry students because all inorganic topics containing. Book divided into nineteen chapters and nine appendix.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Introduction of Inorganic chemistry
  • Structure of Atoms, Symmetry and Group Theory.
  • Structure & Bonding's: Ionic, covalent and Metallic bonds.
  • Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.
  • Acid & Bases.
  • Elements: General properties.
  • Elements of 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Groups.
  • The d-blocks elements: metal complex and coordination compounds.
  • The f-block metals.
  • Coordination compounds: reactions, structures and organometallic compounds.
  • Ligand Fields and Molecular Orbitals
  • Electronic spectra, reactions, mechanisms & catalysis.
  • Inorganic chemistry in Biomolecules

  • 10. Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry by Haider.

    Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry written by S. Z. Haider is another great reference book for Inorganic chemistry studies. First originally published at 1994 by Friends International and it's 2nd edition published In 2000. Chapters are well define of each topics. Book start with basic information of Atom and slowly-slowly dive into the deep. Total twenty-seven chapters available here.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Introduction and Structure of Atom
  • Chemical bonds, size of atom & ions.
  • Structure & Bonding's: Ionic, covalent and Metallic bonds.
  • Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.
  • Acid & Bases.
  • Elements: Classifications & General properties.
  • Elements of 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Groups.
  • The d-blocks elements: metal complex and coordination compounds.
  • The f-block metals.
  • Coordination compounds: reactions, structures and organometallic compounds.
  • Ligand Fields and Molecular Orbitals
  • Electronic spectra, reactions, mechanisms & catalysis.
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Inorganic chemistry in Biomolecules

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