We are happy to place the first edition of CHE 101-T (MJ) Fundamentals of Chemistry – I, under faculty of Science and Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune, according to new syllabus implemented from year 2024-2025, as per National Education Policy – 2020.

This book is written as per New syllabus introduced from 2024-25. We have tried to explain the concepts and information in easy language so that students could understand it easily. We feel that the information is presented in a simple form for the better understanding of students.

This book includes explanation for each point, number of illustrative examples are given and exercise is given at the end of each topic for the benefit of students. In our view the book will fulfil the expectations of students and teachers.

We express our sincere thanks to our colleagues and persons who have helped us directly or indirectly during writing this book. We authors are specially thankful to our publisher, Prashant publications, Jalgaon in supporting our activity and transferring it in attractive form. We welcome and appreciate the precise comments and suggestions from the readers for the improvement of this book.