C21J [CHEM2101] INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
( 4 Credits) Semester 1 Level II

Pre-requisites: C10J and C10K

Syllabus:

Structure and Bonding: Review of Crystal Field Theory. Ligand Field Theory. Spectroscopic and Magnetic properties of complexes. Chemistry of transition metals. Mechanisms of inorganic reactions. Substitution and electron transfer reactions. Transition metal organometallics: metal carbonyls, metal alkyls, cyclopentadienyl and arene complexes. Catalysis.

A practical course of 36 hours.

Evaluation:

C21J, and C23J will each be evaluated as follows:

One 2-hour written paper 60%

In course test 20%

Practical Work 20%

Practical work is assessed throughout the duration of the course. Students whose practical work is considered to be unsatisfactory are required to sit a practical examination of not more than six hours duration. Candidates must provide the ORIGINAL workheets of their laboratory work at the practical examination. These must be certified by the laboratory course Supervisor and may be taken into consideration by the Examiners.