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Lowry, Thomas H.
Mechanism and theory in organic chemistry.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Chemistry. Physical organic. I. Richardson,
Kathleen Schueller, joint author. 11. Title.
QD476.1A68 547'. 1'3 75-43926
ISBN 0-06-044082-1