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529-0121-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB
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Inorganic Chemistry I

Anorganische Chemie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hansjörg Grützmacher, Prof. Dr. Patrick Steinegger
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Abstract

Discussion of syntheses, structures, and general reactivity of coordination compounds of the transition metals (as well as the lanthanides and actinides). Introduction of methods of characterization and physicochemical properties of coordination compounds.

Objective

The students will learn and understand the methodological basics of binding theory in complexes of transition metals. They will be able to explain the structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopic properties as well as general strategies for the synthesis of complexes of transition metals. In this context, students will master the basics of group theory and its application.

Content

This course consists of the following parts, which introduce the students to the chemistry of transition metals as well as lanthanides and actinides: 1) General definitions and terms in coordination chemistry; 2) Coordination numbers and structures; 3) Ligand types; 4) The chemical bond in coordination compounds part A: Crystal field theory and ligand field theory; 5) The chemical bond in coordination compounds part B: Qualitative MO theory; 6) Reactivity and reaction mechanisms of coordination compounds; 7) Group theory and character tables; 8) vibrational spectroscopy; 9) electronic excitation.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A (commented) collection of slides is available via Moodle.

Literature

- J. E. Huheey, E. Keiter, R. Keiter: Anorganische Chemie, Prinzipien von Struktur und Reaktivität, De Gruyter, 5. Auflage, 2014 (ebook available at ETH Zurich). - N. Wiberg, Lehrbuch der Anorganischen Chemie, De Gruyter, 102. Auflage, 2008 (ebook available at ETH Zurich).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Hilfsmittel (z.B. Periodensystem) werden nach Bedarf in der Prüfung zur Verfügung gestellt.
Wird in der Regel nur als Jahreskurs zusammen mit Anorganische Chemie II geprüft

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Anorganische Chemie I
  • Mon 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 3)
  • 19.09 Date 11:45-12:30 (HCI G 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Anorganische Chemie I
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Wed 13:45-14:30 (HCP E 47.2)
  • 26.09 Date 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 3)
  • 24.10 Date 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 3)
  • 21.12 Date 12:45-13:30 (HCP E 47.2)
1 h weekly

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