Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry vs General chemistry: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry Alan R. Katritzky · 1963 418 pages · ≈ 7 h 44 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of General chemistry

General chemistry Linus Pauling · 1947 ★★★★☆ 4.2 609 pages · ≈ 11 h 17 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 11 for General chemistry.
Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry is the easier read (Moderate), General chemistry more demanding (Challenging).

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