MP223

Electron Transfer in Coordination Complexes

Syllabus outline

Mechanism of one electron transfer reactions, Direct electron transfer reactions, Inner and outer sphere mechanisms, Factors effecting the rates of direct transfer reactions, Complimentary electron transfer reactions and mechanisms.

Recommended books

While there is no mandatory reading material for this course, it is recommended that you have access to at least one of the following texts.

  • Coordination Chemistry: Basics and Current Trends (2023) by Birgit Weber
  • Introduction to Coordination Chemistry (2013) by Geoffrey A. Lawrance
  • Physical Inorganic Chemistry: A Coordination Chemistry Approach (1996) by S.F.A. Kettle
  • Coordination Chemistry (1986) by Fred Basolo, Ronald C. Johnson

Exams and grades

  • Mid-term exam: 18%
  • Final exam: 20%
  • Assignments & class participation: 25%
  • Part I. 37% (17 + 20)

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