This is the first book to deal with C-Ge, C-Sn and C-Pb bonds asfunctional groups. This concept helps to better understand thechemistry of these compounds, which find an increasing amount ofapplications. The volume concentrates on analytical aspects, and onsafety and toxicology in the environment. This volume is now available in electronic format from BooksOnline.About the Author: Professor Saul Patai founded the Patai Series. Professor Zvi Rappoport, Department of Organic Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.