Chemistry

Co-ordination Chemistry

Module code: F1083
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Laboratory, Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework, Unseen examination

This module, Co-ordination Chemistry, provides a complete description of the non-organometallic molecular chemistry of the transition metals.

The module includes:

• structure and bonding of coordination compounds
• aspects of symmetry
• inorganic reaction mechanisms
• applications of NMR to inorganic systems
• magnetochemistry.

Module learning outcomes

• Describe quantitatively and qualitatively the electronic spectroscopy and magnetochemistry of transition metal complexes
• Explain and describe the fundamental rationale for observed properties of transition metal complexes
• Describe the synthesis, structure, symmetry, magnetoelectronic and spectroscopic properties of a given transition metal complex
• Describe reaction mechanisms common to transition metal complexes with reference to synthesis and ligand transformations