Symmetry, Point groups with examples (Cnv, Dnh, Dnv, Oh, Td etc), Character tables, Terms symbols and RS coupling, CFT: principles and applications, Orgel energy diagram, Tanabe-Sugano diagram, Ligand field theory, Molecular orbital theory (for Heterodiatomics, Metallocenes etc). Magnetic and spectral properties of coordination compounds. Inorganic reaction mechanism- substitution, Electron transfer reactions (Inner sphere and Outer sphere mechanisms, Marcus-Hush Theory of electron Transfer), Thermodynamic stability and kinetic lability, Trans effect.
Text/ Reference Books:
1. Figgis B. N.; Huheey J. E. and Atkins P. W. Inorganic Chemistry, Pearson Education.
2. Cotton F. A. and Wilkinson G. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley-Eastern Company.
3. House J. E. Inorganic Chemistry, Elsevier.
4. Cotton F. A. Chemical Application of Group Theory, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Atkins P. and Paula J. de. Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, Oxford University. |