Instructor:
Liu, Ling-Kang
Scope
Bonding, Structure, Reactivity, Mechanism, and Applications of Inorganic Compounds
Outline
I. Symmetry & Bonding
Molecular Geometry, Symmetry Elements & Operations, Point Groups, Representation & Character Tables, Applications to Spectroscopies Symmetry-adapted Linear Combinations Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals Molecular Orbital Theory for ABn Type Molecules Tanabe and Sugano Diagrams, Walsh Diagrams
II. Transition Metal Chemistry
Electronic Configuration, Spectroscopy, Magnetism Coordination Chemistry
Bonding, Structures, Reactivity & Reaction Mechanisms
III. Main Group Chemistry
Ionic & Covalent Bond, Chemical Forces, H-Bonding & Acid-Base Chemistry
Structures & Reactivity
Supramolecular Chemistry & Organometallic Chemistry A Brief Introduction on Modern Development
Suggested References
- F. Albert Cotton; "Chemical Applications of Group theory"; Wiley-Interscience; 1990; 3rd Edition.
- James E. Huheey, Ellen A. Keiter, Richard L. Keiter; "Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity"; Benjamin Cummings; 1997; 4th Edition.
- F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Carlos A. Murillo, Manfred Bochmann, Russel . Grimes; "Advanced Inorganic Chemistry"; Wiley-Interscience; 1999; 6th Edition.
Grading Total 100%.
- Assignments, Homework, Term Paper and/or Presentation, 25%
- 3 Examinations, 75%
Pre-requistes
- General Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry, Undergraduate Level
Means of Conducting the Course
Lectures and Discussion
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