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Inorganic Chemistry I
Anorganische Chemie I
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Abstract
Introduction to structures, (electronic/physicochemical) properties, and bonding in transition metal coordination compounds with focus on MO theory and methods of characterization.
Objective
The students will learn and understand the methodological basics of binding theory in transition metal complexes. On the basis of MO theory, they will be able to explain structure, chemical bonding, as well as spectroscopic, magnetic and physical properties and to understand DFT calculations. In this context, students will learn to apply the basics of group theory.
Content
This course consists of the following parts, aiming to introduce the students to the chemistry of transition metals: 1. General definitions and terminology in coordination chemistry 2. Coordination numbers, geometry, symmetry, point groups 3. Ligand types, oxidation states, electron count (Green formalism) 4. Chemical bonding in coordination complexes part A: Crystal field theory 5. Chemical bonding in coordination complexes part B: MO theory/ligand field theory (including group theory, character tables, correlation tables, Walsh diagrams, DFT calculations) 6. UV-Vis spectroscopy 7. X-ray absorption spectroscopy 8. Magnetic properties of coordination complexes 9. Introduction to other characterization techniques (Electrochemistry, IR spectroscopy,...)
Resources
Lecture Notes
A (annotated) collection of slides, as well as a complementary script will be made available via Moodle.
Literature
- Y. Jean: Molecular Orbitals of Transition Metal Complexes, Oxford University Press, 2010 - S. F. A Kettle: Inorganic Chemistry, A Coordination Chemistry Approach, Springer, 1996 - R. Janes, E. A. Moore, Metal-ligand Bonding, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2004 - F. A. Cotton, Chemical Applications of Group Theory, 1990 - F. DeKock, H. Gray, Chemical Structure and Bonding, 1989
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Required aids, such as a periodic table, character tables, Tanabe Sugano diagrams, etc., will be provided at the exam. A non-programmable calculator is allowed, but not necessary.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Anorganische Chemie I | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Anorganische Chemie I
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |
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Electives (The Bachelor's programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences allows students to choose from any subject taught at a Bachelor level at ETH Zurich. In consultation with the Director of Studies of Interdisciplinary Sciences, every student must establish his/her own individual study programme at the beginning of the 2nd year. See the Programme Regulations 2018 for further details.)
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