"Nature is remarkably good at chemical synthesis."

Alfred Werner (1866 - 1919)
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About Alfred Werner

Alfred Werner was a Swiss chemist known for his groundbreaking work in coordination chemistry. Born in 1866 in Mulhouse, France, Werner developed the theory of coordination compounds, which revolutionized the understanding of chemical bonding. His research laid the foundation for modern coordination chemistry and earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1913. Werner's contributions to the field are still highly regarded today.

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