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“I abandoned chemistry to concentrate on mathematics and physics. In 1942, I travelled to Cambridge to take the scholarship examination at Trinity College, received an award and entered the university in October 1943.”

Quote by John Pople

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John Pople was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to quantum chemistry. His work in molecular orbital theory, computational chemistry, and chemical bonding theory had a profound impact on the field of chemistry. more

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