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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10

CH30066: Mechanistic organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Honours
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further informationSupplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20147 or take CH20148 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH40066
Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To develop an understanding of modern homogeneous catalytic processes and the organometallic reactions that help to underpin them. After studying this Unit, students should be able to:
* Appreciate catalytic cycles and their mechanisms.

Content:
Organometallic reactions - oxidative addition, migratory insertion; Examples of catalytic reactions. Monsanto process, hydroformylation and hydrogenation reactions. Alkene polymerisation and metathesis. C-H bond functionalisation as future goal.
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