CHEM 3520U – Inorganic Chemistry II: Organometallics

Organometallic chemistry and metal catalysis of the transition metals. Survey of organometallic complexes including, but not limited to, metal carbonyls and carbonyl clusters, metal alkyls, alkenes, alkynes, allyls, and metallocenes. Structure, bonding and MO diagrams, use of group theory. IR and group theory predictions, fluxional molecular motions and VT-NMR. Synthesis and reactions of carbonyl, alkene, and aryl complexes. Detailed coverage of homogeneous and heterogeneous metal catalysis and applications in industrial processes.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3510U
Experiential learning: Yes