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Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry CD 212 |
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Topics that fascinate inorganic chemists |
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Two examples from the recent literature |
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Structure, stability and isomerism |
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M-M bonding |
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Structure: Bonding Models in Inorganic Chemistry |
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Valence Bond model CFT the ionic model MOT the integrated model |
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Trends in periodic properties |
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Stability of various oxidation states Coordination numbers and Coordination geometry |
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Introduction to Coordination Chemistry |
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CFT of simple systems |
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Krishnamurthy and Schaap approach |
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Coordination Maps |
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Spectroscopy of transition metal systems |
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Magnetism in transition metal complexes |
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Molecular Orbital Theory of Simple Systems |
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Electronic structure of simple ligands H2, M2 and X2 Homonuclear diatomics |
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Second Order Jahn Teller Effects |
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Applications to TM chemistry (Ligands) |
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Sigma Donors |
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Extended p complexes |
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Application of MOT to more complex systems |
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Extension to clusters, FMO |
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Extension to solids |
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Simple Reactions in Inorganic Chemistry (Redox) |
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Electron transfer reactions |
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Ligand Substitution Reactions |