Birthdate: August 30, 1852
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Died: March 1, 1911
Jacobus Henricus van ‘t Hoff Jr. was a Dutch physical chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field. He was the first Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry and laid the foundations for modern chemical theory, including chemical equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Van ‘t Hoff’s work on the tetrahedral carbon atom and stereochemistry revolutionized the understanding of molecular structures. He also accurately predicted the structures of allenes and cumulenes. Widely regarded as a pioneer in physical chemistry, his legacy continues to influence the discipline to this day.
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