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Inorganic Chemisty I

Anorganische Chemie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Antonio Mezzetti
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:03

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 (Orgel and Tanabe-Sugano diagrams). Coordination numbers and isomers in complexes. Dynamic phenomena (stereochemical nonrigidity).

Resources

Lecture Notes

Copy of the transparencies used in the classes (pdf format, athttp://www.asymcat.ethz.ch/courses.html).

Literature

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

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Periodensystem, Taschenrechner

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Anorganische Chemie I
  • Mon 08:45-10:30 (HCI G 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Anorganische Chemie I
  • Wed 11:45-12:30 (HCI G 3)
1 h weekly

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