Inorganic Chemistry VI

Paper Code: 
CHY-611
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. understand about the basics of group theory.
  2. apprise about the nuclear chemistry.
  3. acquaint them with the fundamental concepts of supramolecular chemistry
  4. appreciate the vitality of metal ions in biosystems. familiarize   them with the importance of organic and inorganic polymers

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Learning outcomes

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Learning and teaching strategies

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Paper Code

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CHY-611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inorganic Chemistry VI

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to:

CO155: interpret the point groups of different molecules by applying  the concept of  symmetry elements and operations.

CO156: compare the types of nuclear models, calculate the binding energy, half-life, the age of an object (radiochemical dating). Explain the functions of the major components of a nuclear reactor. Differentiate the artificial and natural radioactivity and discuss the hazards of radiation and safety measures.

CO157: explain the fundamental concepts of supramolecular chemistry. Classify types of host guest compounds and different supramolecular interactions.

CO158: differentiate between bulk and trace elements, identify the importance of metal ions in biological systems, describe the structure and functions of different metalloenzymes and explain the mechanism of photosynthesis.

CO159: describe the structural aspects and applications of important inorganic polymers. Classify the types of organic polymers and compare the preparation, properties and applications of different organic polymers.
  • Class lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Group discussions
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Question preparation
  • Subjective type
  • Long answer
  • Short answer
  • Objective type
  • Multiple choice questions
  • One answer/two answer type questions
  • Assertion and reasoning

 
  • The oral and written examinations (Scheduled and surprise tests)
  • Closed-book and open-book tests
  • Problem-solving exercises
  • Assignments
  • Quiz
  • Semester End Examination

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Symmetry and Group Theory

Symmetry elements and symmetry operations, groups and subgroups, relation between orders of a finite group and its subgroup, conjugacy relation and classes, point group.

10.00
Unit II: 
Radioactivity

Atomic Nucleus: mass defect. Nuclear forces: meson exchange theory. Nuclear models (elementary idea : Shell model and Liquid drop model) Concept of nuclear quantum number, magic numbers. Natural radioactivity, Radioactive disintegration series, group displacement law, law of radioactive decay, half-life of radio elements. Nuclear Reactions; Artificial radioactivity, transmutation of elements, fission, fusion and spallation. Nuclear energy and power generation. Separation and uses of isotopes. Radio chemical methods: Principles of determination of age of rocks and minerals, radio carbon dating, hazards of radiation and safety measures.

9.00
Unit III: 
Bioinorganic Chemistry

Elements of life: Essential, major and trace elements. Basic chemical reactions in the biological systems and the role of metal ions (specially Na+, K+, Mg2+ ,Ca2+, Fe3+/2+ ,Cu2+/+, and Zn2+). Metal ion transport across biological membrane, Na+-ion pump, ionophores.

Biological functions of hemoglobin and myoglobin, cytochromes and ferredoxins, carbonate -bicarbonate buffering system and carbonic anhydrase. Biological nitrogen fixation, Photosynthesis: Photosystem-I and Photosystem-II.

 

8.00
Unit IV: 
Supramolecular Chemistry

Definition and development of supra molecular chemistry, classification of host guest compounds, nature of supramolecular interactions: ion-ion, dipole-ion and dipole-dipole; cation binding hosts, binding of anions, neutral molecules, organic molecules. Molecular recognition: Molecular receptors for different types of molecules.

Very weak, weak  and strong hydrogen bonds, utilization of H-bonds to create supramolecular structure. arisonic substrates, design and synthesis of coreceptor molecules and multiple recognition.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Polymers

Inorganic Polymers- Types, comparison with organic polymers, synthesis, structural aspects and applications of silicones, phosphazenes, and tetrasulphur tetranitride.

Organic Polymers- Classification, condensation and addition polymerizations – mechanism of free radical, cationic, anionic addition polymerization; Ziegler-Natta catalyzed reactions, stereochemistry and kinetics; vinyl polymers (PVC, poly vinyl acetate, polystyrene), teflon, urea-formaldehyde resin and phenol-formaldehyde resins, polyurethanes; synthetic fibres–  nylon-66, nylon-6, polyester, polyacrylic fibres; plasticizers; natural and synthetic rubber, vulcanization.

 

References: 
  • Symmetry and Spectroscopy of Molecules, Revised Second Edition, K. Veera Reddy, New Age Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.
  • Chemical Applivations of Group Theory, Student Third Edition, F. A. Cotton, Wiley-India(P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2008.
  • Inorganic Chemistry; Fifth Edition; Gary L. Miessler and Donald A. Tarr; Pearson Education Inc. Singapore, 2013.
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Sixth Edition; F.A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson, C.A. Murillo, M. Bochmann; John Wiley and Sons, USA, New York, 2007.
  • Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry; First Edition; S. J. Lippard, J.M. Berg; Panima Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2005.
  • Polymers; David Walton and Philip Lorimer; Oxford University Press, 2001.
  • Introduction to Polymers; Third Edition R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell; Nelson Thornes, United Kingdom, 2011.
  • Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry ; Fourth Edition ; H.J. Arnikar; New Age International(P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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