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Inorganic Chemistry I

Anorganische Chemie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Antonio Mezzetti
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:34

Abstract

Complexes of the transition metals: structure, bonding, spectroscopic properties, and synthesis.

Objective

Introduction to the binding theory in complexes of the transition metals. Interpretation of structure, bonding, and spectroscopic properties. General synthetic strategies.

Content

The chemical bond (overview). Symmetry and group theory. The chemical bond of coordination compunds (Valence Bond Theory, Crystal Field Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory (sigma- and pi-bonding). pi-Accepting ligands (CO, NO, olefins, dioxygen, dihydrogen, phosphines and phosphites). Electronic spectra of coordination compounds (Tanabe-Sugano diagrams). Coordination numbers and isomers in complexes. Dynamic phenomena (stereochemical nonrigidity). Complexes and kinetics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Can be bought at the HCI-shop

Literature

- J. E. Huheey: Anorganische Chemie, Prinzipien von Struktur und Reaktivität, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 3. Auflage, 2003.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Periodensystem, Taschenrechner. Keine elektronischen Kommunikationsmittel.
Wird in der Regel nur als Jahreskurs zusammen mit Anorganische Chemie II geprüft

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Anorganische Chemie I
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Mon 09:00-11:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
exercise Anorganische Chemie I
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 3)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 8)
1 h weekly

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