Synthesis, structure and bonding, properties and reactivity of main group organometallics (including Grignard reagents, organolithium reagents, organophosphorus compounds, etc).  Organotransition metal chemistry and organometallic catalysis.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Explain and rationalize the synthesis, structure, bonding, properties and reactivity of both main group and transition metal organyls
2. Explain and rationalize industrially-important catalytic processes through the application of organometallic principles

Assessment will be based on:

• Mid-term exam (50%; LO 1)
• Final exam (50%; LO 1, 2)

A maximum of 32 hours of lectures/tutorials.

CHEM2202 and CHEM2210 or CHEM2202 and CHEM2203

Schriver and Atkins' Inorganic Chemistry by Atkins, Overton, Rourke, Weller and Armstrong

Organic Chemistry by Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers