Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry 3)

• Account for the periodic trends in chemical and physical properties of the d-block elements and their compounds.
• Describe in detail the electronic structure and its relation to the chemical structure and reactivity in classical, low-valent, and high-valent d-metal complexes.
• Describe the chemical and physical properties of the lanthanides and actinides.
• Discuss the concepts of ligand activation, redox-active ligands, and small molecule activation.
• Account for the relevance of transition metal ion properties in homogeneous catalysis.
• Account for the principles and applicability of the most common thermodynamic and spectroscopic characterization techniques in inorganic chemistry.
• Critically assess scientific articles within the field of inorganic chemistry and transition metal-based homogeneous catalysis.
• Present and discuss scientific results orally

The chemistry of the d- and f-elements is treated comprehensively with particular focus on periodic trends, reactivity, and characterization. This includes organometallic chemistry that lays the foundation for the homogeneous catalysis seen from the transition metal ion perspective. The course is largely based on discussion of scientific articles with a focus on critical assessment of published results.

• 36 – 49 (Wed 8-12)

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