CHEM10312
Coordination Chemistry
10
Semester 2
Undergraduate
Level 1
Eric McInnes
Unit coordinator
Richard Winpenny
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0
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<div style="margin-left:18.0pt;"><div> </div><ol><li>d-block elements in the context of the Periodic Table: periodicity, recap of quantum numbers etc, definition of d-block, general use and occurrence.</li><li>Basics of coordination complexes: oxidation states, d<sup>n</sup> configuration, complex formulae, nomenclature, coordination number and geometry, ligand types and coordination modes, chelate effect, HSAB theory, stability, isomerism.</li><li>Structure and bonding in coordination complexes: crystal field theory, spectrochemical series, high-spin/low-spin, crystal-field stabilisation energy, Jahn-Teller effect, 3d vs. 4d/5d comparisons, molecular orbital theory, π-donors and acceptors, metal-metal bonds.</li><li>Reactivity of coordination complexes: Irving-Williams series, hydration, hydrolysis, oxidation states in aqueous solution, substitution reactions, trans-influence and effect, redox properties.</li><li>Electronic structure of coordination complexes: optical spectroscopy, types of electronic transitions, selection rules, free-ion and octahedral/tetrahedral symmetry term symbols, correlation diagrams, magnetic properties.</li></ol></div><p> </p>
<div> <p>The unit aims to give the students:</p><p>(i) an understanding of the basis of coordination chemistry of the 3d, 4d and 5d series of transition metals,</p><p>(ii) an ability to interpret and predict chemical structures and reactivity of coordination complexes,</p><p>(iii) an ability to interpret and predict electronic properties of coordination complexes.</p></div><p> </p>
<p><i>On successful completion of the course students should be able</i>: </p><ul><li>to explain the distinctive features of d-block in relation to the rest of the Periodic Table; </li><li>to assign metal oxidation state and dn configuration from the formula of a co-ordination compound; </li><li>to translate the formula of a co-ordination compound into a geometric structure; </li><li>to describe bonding in co-ordination complexes via both crystal field and MO theories; </li><li>to describe and to explain solution phase reactivity of co-ordination complexes; </li><li>to rationalise stable and unstable dn configurations and geometries for metal ions in different oxidation states; </li><li>to describe the differences in behaviour of 3d, and 4d,5d metal ions; </li><li>to derive term symbols for dn free-ions and octahedral and tetrahedral geometries; </li><li>to interpret and to assign electronic absorption spectra and magnetic measurements of co-ordination complexes;</li><li>to interpret redox properties of transition metal compounds. </li></ul>
<div> <p>Data acquisition, processing</p><p>Application of concepts to rationalise and organise facts</p><p>Solving problems by application of concepts to unseen contents.</p></div><p> </p>
<p>Reading, on-line material, reading and problem sessions.</p>
1
Written exam
100%
<div><p>Tutors will read material and provide feedback in three tutorials;</p><p>PASS sessions through the semester;</p><p>Workshops/synchronous sessions (held in lecture slots) will give the students the opportunity to work through examples and receive in-class feedback;</p><p>Weekly office hours with lecturers if possible, by email if not;<br/> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p> </p>
CHEM10101
Introductory Chemistry
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
CHEM10520
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
N
<p>• C. E. Housecroft and A. G. Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry, 5th edition, Pearson</p><p>• M. T. Weller, T.L. Overton, J.P. Rourke, and F.A. Armstrong, Inorganic Chemistry, 7th edition, OUP</p><p>• M.J. Winter, d-block Chemistry, 2nd edition, Oxford Chemistry Primers, OUP</p><p>• F.A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Interscience, chapters 19 and 20.</p><p>• J. Keeler and P. Wothers, Chemical Structure and Reactivity, 2nd Edition, OUP, especially Chapters 17 and 21</p><p>• M.J. Winter, Chemical Bonding, 2nd edition, Oxford Chemistry Primers, OUP<br/> </p>
Assessment written exam
2
Lectures
20
Practical classes & workshops
3
Tutorials
3
0
72