CHEM 454 · BS Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry
Part I · Introduction to Organometallic Chemistry · BS Chemistry · 8th Semester · School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab
Assessment & Grades
- 18%Mid-term Exam
- 20%Final Exam
- 25%Assignments & Participation
- 37%Part II (17+20)
Course Outline
- Nature of the carbon-metal bond
- General synthesis and properties of organometallic compounds
- Classification: η2-bonded olefin, η3-allylic, η5-cyclopentadienyl, η6-organometallic compounds
Recommended Books
No mandatory text. Access to at least one of the following is recommended.
- Organotransition Metal Chemistry: From Bonding to Catalysis (2009) · John F. Hartwig
- The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals (2005) · Robert H. Crabtree
- Organotransition Metal Chemistry (2002) · Anthony Hill
Other Resources
- The Organometallic Chemistry Hypertextbook — Rob Toreki’s online resource — highly recommended for concepts, oral exam prep, and review. Visit →
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Assignment Submission
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