CHM3941 · Advanced inorganic chemistry

Overview

A general description of the synthetic methods and characterization techniques that are used to prepare coordination complexes and organometallic compounds will be provided together with the tools and methodologies used in the determination of reaction mechanisms and, in particular, metal centred/mediated reactions. Techniques commonly used to study the structure and properties of inorganic complexes will be introduced through the practical classes and a problem based approach.

Areas of study: Chemistry

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Derive the structural chemistry of transition metal complexes using various analytical techniques;
2. Apply knowledge of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics to the stability of transition metal complexes;
3. Describe and undertake the synthesis and characterisation of main group organometallic complexes;
4. Understand and demonstrate the relationship between reactivity, selectivity and structure in main group organometallic complexes;
5. Apply main group organometallic complexes in the asymmetric synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Workload

• Three 1-hour workshops • The equivalent of 3 hours of laboratory activities and • One hour directed independent study per week

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