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“In organic chemistry there exist certain types which are conserved even when, in place of hydrogen, equal volumes of chlorine, of bromine, etc. are introduced.”

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Jean-Baptiste Dumas
Jean-Baptiste Dumas

Jean-Baptiste Dumas was a French chemist recognized for his contributions to organic chemistry. Born on July 14, 1800, and passing away on April 10, 1884, Dumas is celebrated for his research on the composition of organic compounds and his development of methods for determining molecular weights. more

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