CHEM 713 - Organometallic Chemistry

(3 units)

Synthesis, properties and reactivity of organometallic compounds; applications to organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis with an emphasis on mechanisms.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. count valence electrons for organometallic compounds.
2. describe bonding in organometallic compounds.
3. explain fundamental organometallic processes, such as ligand substitution, oxidative addition, reductive elimination, migratory insertion, and elimination.
4. apply knowledge of fundamental reaction processes to catalysis.
5. analyze organometallic reaction mechanisms based on experimental data.

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