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“At the age of 12, I developed an intense interest in mathematics. On exposure to algebra, I was fascinated by simultaneous equations and read ahead of the class to the end of the book.”

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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