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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10


CH30071: Organoelement chemistry

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Honours
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
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 CH20014 or take CH20078
Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To describe some modern aspects of organic synthesis, including, the use of unconventional elements in synthesis. After studying this Unit, students should be able to:
* Appreciate why organoelement chemistry is used in synthesis.
* Describe a wide range of new synthetic transformations.
* Describe fully the mechanism of these reactions.
* Apply the information learnt to solve new problems.

Content:
Organoboron chemistry. Organosilicon chemistry. Organophosphorus chemistry. Organosulphur chemistry. Organometallics in Organic Synthesis. Carbonylation reactions. Coupling reactions. Methods of C-C bond formation.
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