Inorganic Chemistry –II

Paper Code: 
CHY-301
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. explain the trends in physical and chemical properties and reactivity of d-block elements.

  2. be acquainted with the basic concepts of coordination chemistry and electronic configuration of the lanthanides and actinides including trends observed across the periodic table.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CHY 301

 

 

 

Inorganic Chemistry –II

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO36: compare the properties of first transition series (3d) with the second (4d) and third transition series(5d).

CO37: explain the various properties of f-block elements and differentiate between lanthanides and actinides as well as d and f-block elements.

CO38: describe the basic concepts of co-ordination chemistry, recognize isomerism in complexes and calculate effective atomic number (EAN) of coordination compounds.

CO39: distinguish the structure of different types of complexes on the basis of valence bond theory.

CO40:  identify the coordination number and determine the name of different coordination complexes using IUPAC nomenclature.
  • Interactive lectures
  • Group discussions
  • Peer teaching and learning
  • Question preparation-Subjective type-Long answer &Short answer
  • Objective type- Multiple choice questions
  • One answer/two answer type questions
  • Assertion and reasoning
  • Class test
  • Semester end examinations
  • Quiz
  • Solving problems in tutorials
  • Assignments
  • Presentation

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Chemistry of Elements of First Transition Series

Prerequisite: An elaborate idea of periodic table and electronic configurations

Introduction, electronicconfiguration, characteristic properties of d-block elements: Metallic character, variable oxidation states and their stability, density, melting point and boiling point, catalytic properties, ionization energies, magnetic properties and its origin, measurement of magnetic moments, colour, complexation tendencies.

5.00
Unit II: 
Chemistry of Elements of Second and Third Transition Series

Electronic configuration, general characteristics, comparison of the elements of first transition series with second and third transition series with special reference to magnetic property, spectral property, stability of variable oxidation states and stereochemistry, ionic radii, complexation tendencies; metal-metal bonding and cluster compounds (elementary approach).

6.00
Unit III: 
Basic Concepts of Coordination Chemistry

Introduction, Werner’s coordination theory, concept of effective atomic number (EAN concept), classification of ligands, chelation, polynuclear complexes, IUPAC nomenclature of coordination compounds and methods of preparation of octahedral complexes of Fe, Co, and Ni (with monodentate ligands only), structure and bonding.

6.00
Unit IV: 
Models and Stereochemistry

Isomerism in coordination compounds, structural isomerism and its types, stereochemistry of complexes of 4 and 6 coordination number, salient features of valence bond theory (VBT), structure of octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes on the basis of VBT and its limitations.

7.00
Unit V: 
Chemistry of Inner-Transition Elements

Lanthanides: Definition, position of lanthanides in the periodic table, separation of rare earth elements (solvent extraction and ion exchange method only), electronic configuration, physical properties, oxidation states, atomic and ionic radii, lanthanide contraction, causes and consequences of lanthanide contraction, magnetic and spectral properties; comparison between d- and f- block elements.

Actinides: Definition, position of actinides in the periodic table, electronic configuration, general characteristics of actinides and their comparison with lanthanides with special reference to magnetic properties, spectral properties and oxidation states.

References: 

  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry; Fifth Edition; J.D. Lee; Wiley India(P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2008.
  • Inorganic Chemistry; Seventh International Edition; M. Weller, T. Overton, J. Rourke, F. Armstrong; Oxford University Press, New York, 2018.
  •   Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry – Recommendations – 1990; Edited      by G.J. Leigh; Jain Interscience Press, Delhi, 1994.
Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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