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Organometallic Chemistry Reviews; Annual Surveys: Silicon-Tin-Lead, edited by D. Seyferth and R. B. King, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, Library 4, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1977, pp_ 547, price US $54.70. Volume 4 of the series of review articles published as “Libraries” as an adjunct to the original research papers in the Journal of Organometalhc Chemistry comprises a survey of the extensive original research work carried out on organosilicon, tin and lead compounds in 1975. Since organic chemists have shown increasing interest in organosilicon compounds as reagents in synthesis, there are four reviews on silicon compounds. Joyce Corey discusses synthesis and reactivity, Steward considers reaction mechanisms, Jones delves into bonding and structure and Washbume recounts the applications to organic synthesis. These reviewers found 394,519, 271 and 345 references, respectively, mainly from 1975, but with some contributions from 1976,1974 and 1973. Such a thorough literature survey is to be commended. Harrison considers the progress made in the chemistry of organotin compounds, from compounds with four tin-carbon bonds, (hydrides, halides, pseudohalides, oxides and peroxides) to various derivatives and physical measurements. Citation of 342 references, mainly from 1975, indicates the widespread interest shown in these compounds. Organolead compounds are surveyed by Wolters in a succinct article which includes preparations, reactions, physical chemistry, applications, analysis, wastes and pollution and toxicology. The survey also includes lists of books and reviews and a bibliography of 174 literature references, some of which are from 1973 and 1972. The book is completed by an author list, which is a welcome development. The presentation of each article is slightly different and needs tighter editorial control, but, nevertheless, the overall appearance of this Library is much better than that of previous volumes. The surveys in this Library should inspire further developments in the field. The price means that the book will probably be found in libraries, rather than on the book shelves of individual research workers. This is a pity, since there is a considerable amount of information between the covers of Library 4. M. R., G. G.
Association Theory, The Phases of Matter and Their Transformations, by Robert Ginell, Studies in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry 1, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1979, pp. xiii + 224, price $47.25. A clear, quantitative understanding of the nature of gases, liquids and solids and how they transform into each other is a basic requirement for physico-chemical studies.
Organometallic Chemistry Reviews; Annual Surveys: Silicon-Tin-Lead, edited by D. Seyferth and R. B. King, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, Library 4, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1977, pp_ 547, price US $54.70. Volume 4 of the series of review articles published as “Libraries” as an adjunct to the original research papers in the Journal of Organometalhc Chemistry comprises a survey of the extensive original research work carried out on organosilicon, tin and lead compounds in 1975. Since organic chemists have shown increasing interest in organosilicon compounds as reagents in synthesis, there are four reviews on silicon compounds. Joyce Corey discusses synthesis and reactivity, Steward considers reaction mechanisms, Jones delves into bonding and structure and Washbume recounts the applications to organic synthesis. These reviewers found 394,519, 271 and 345 references, respectively, mainly from 1975, but with some contributions from 1976,1974 and 1973. Such a thorough literature survey is to be commended. Harrison considers the progress made in the chemistry of organotin compounds, from compounds with four tin-carbon bonds, (hydrides, halides, pseudohalides, oxides and peroxides) to various derivatives and physical measurements. Citation of 342 references, mainly from 1975, indicates the widespread interest shown in these compounds. Organolead compounds are surveyed by Wolters in a succinct article which includes preparations, reactions, physical chemistry, applications, analysis, wastes and pollution and toxicology. The survey also includes lists of books and reviews and a bibliography of 174 literature references, some of which are from 1973 and 1972. The book is completed by an author list, which is a welcome development. The presentation of each article is slightly different and needs tighter editorial control, but, nevertheless, the overall appearance of this Library is much better than that of previous volumes. The surveys in this Library should inspire further developments in the field. The price means that the book will probably be found in libraries, rather than on the book shelves of individual research workers. This is a pity, since there is a considerable amount of information between the covers of Library 4. M. R., G. G.
Association Theory, The Phases of Matter and Their Transformations, by Robert Ginell, Studies in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry 1, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1979, pp. xiii + 224, price $47.25. A clear, quantitative understanding of the nature of gases, liquids and solids and how they transform into each other is a basic requirement for physico-chemical studies.