CHM2111

Mechanistic and structural chemistry

Professor Keith Murray

4 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and the equivalent of one 2 hour laboratory per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: CHM1011 and CHM1022 or CHM1031 and CHM1042; twelve points of first-year mathematics which should include MAT1010 or MAT1050, (except for designated degree students)
* Prohibition: CHM2011

Objectives On completion of this subject students should appreciate that an understanding of the chemistry of carbon compounds is essential to understanding chemistry; have knowledge of the reactions which organic compounds undergo and an understanding of how and why these reactions take place, given that many reactions proceed through reactive intermediates; review and provide an appreciation of (1) ligands and ligand behaviour, (2) transition metal chemistry, (3) the nomenclature of coordination compounds, (4) bonding in transition metal complexes, and (5) stability, electronic spectra and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.

Synopsis Two topics are discussed and special attention is given to coordination chemistry focussing on the rich chemistry of the transition elements, the chemistry of reactive intermediates in organic reactions. A detailed subject outline will be available at enrolment.

Assessment Examinations (1x2.5 hours. May include a small number of computer tests.): 70%
* Laboratory work: 30%

Prescribed texts

To be advised on enrolment