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60610 - Organometallic Chemistry
Semester: Spring
After a brief historical overview the course will be split into two major components: (i) organomain group chemistry, and (ii) organotransition metal chemistry. The organomain group section will introduce main group organometallics by surveying the periodic trends in the structures, bonding and reactivity of the main group metal alkyl and cyclopentadienyl (Cp) complexes. After this, the chemistry of lithium and aluminum, as important representatives of s- and p-block organometallics will be discussed. The organotransition metal section of the course will review some of the basic principles in organotransition metal chemistry. In addition, the chemistry of a selection of important ligand types will be highlighted along with their structure, bonding and reactivity characteristics. Structures and mechanisms of organometallic reactions will be covered and their applications to synthetic and catalytic reactions.
