If you are a chemistry student in India—specifically preparing for competitive exams like IIT JEE, NEET, or B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry—you have almost certainly heard the name R.P. Sarkar.
Introduction
Typically divided into two volumes (Part I and Part II) to cover the vast syllabus. Target Audience:
Coordination Chemistry: This is the "meat" of the book. It covers IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, Crystal Field Theory (CFT), and Jahn-Teller distortion in great detail.
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry: A concise look at the role of metals in biological systems like hemoglobin and chlorophyll. Searching for the PDF: A Word of Advice