Symmetry, identification of Raman and infrared active vibrations, symmetry-adapted molecular orbital theory of polyatomic molecules, electron deficient bonding, bonding in coordination complexes, solid state bonding, ionic lattices. Precludes additional credit for CHEM 3503. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2501.Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.
Symmetry, identification of Raman and infrared active vibrations, symmetry-adapted molecular orbital theory of polyatomic molecules, electron deficient bonding, bonding in coordination complexes, solid state bonding, ionic lattices. Precludes additional credit for CHEM 3503. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2501.Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.