Chapter 3--Stanley Organometallics

Submitted by George Stanley / Louisiana State University on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:15
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Chapter 3 from George Stanley's organometallics course, Carbonyls

 

this chapter covers bonding and structure of metal carbonyls, some descriptive chemistry, and their IR spectroscopy.

The powerpoint slides contain answers to some of the in-class exercises, so those are behind the "faculty only" wall. I shares these with students after the class, but not before.

everyone is more than welcome to edit the materials to suit their own uses, and I would appreciate being notified of any mistakes that are found.


chem 165 Fall 2016

Submitted by Adam Johnson / Harvey Mudd College on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 13:49

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This is a list of LOs created at the TUES workshop on Organometallics at the University of Michigan in Summer 2016 (and some friends from before the workshop too). I am planning to use all of these LOs this fall in my junior/senior level course on organometallic chemistry.  I'll post comments on each LO I use.

Szymczak Learning Objects from TUES workshop

Submitted by Adam Johnson / Harvey Mudd College on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 06:46

The memebers of the Szymczak group created a collection of their learning objects from the TUES workshop at the University of Michigan in Summer 2016 to make them all easier to find.

Introduction to Atom Economy and the Hydroamination Reaction

Submitted by Eugene Chong / University of Michigan on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 02:04
Description

This 5 slides about introduces the term "atom economy" as a means for undergraduates to start thinking about the efficiency of synthetic reactions. While this term may not be the best measure of the overall process of a reaction (as it ignores other factors such as solvents and materials used in purification), it provides a nice introduction to a concept on green chemistry. An example of an atom economic reaction, hydroamination, is briefly highlighted as it is an important ongoing research area. Notes for the instructor are included in the slides.

Activating H2: Mechanisms for Catalytic Hydrogenation and Hydroborylation

Submitted by Elizabeth Jensen / Aquinas College on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 22:02
Description

Based on the literature reference, this activity allows students to discover inner-sphere and outer-sphere catalytic hydrogenation mechanisms then apply their knowledge to hydroborylation. This is a guided-inquiry in-class activity that students can complete in small groups or individually with instructor support. 

Oxorhenium(V) Methyl, Benzyl, and Phenyl Complexes: New Mechanism for Carbonyl Insertion

Submitted by Matthew Riehl / Minnesota State University, Mankato on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 20:59
Description

The article “Synthesis and Reactivity of Oxorhenium(V) Methyl, Benzyl, and Phenyl Complexes with CO; Implications for a Unique Mechanism for Migratory Insertion,” Robbins, LK; Lilly, CP; Smeltz, JL; Boyle, PD; Ison, EA;, Organometallics 2015, 34, 3152-3158 is an interesting read for students studying reaction mechanisms of organometallic complexes.  The reading guide directs students to the sections of the paper that support the question posed in the Discussion Questions document. 

Building Molecular Orbitals for a Square Pyramidal Oxorhenium(V) Complex

Submitted by M. Watzky / University of Northern Colorado on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 17:21
Description

This activity guides students into building a Molecular Orbital diagram, which focuses on metal-centered orbitals of mostly d character, for a square pyramidal complex that includes different types of ligands. Students are then asked to "fill" the resulting orbitals with metal d electrons, and examine the stability of the complex.

Design, synthesis, and carbon-heteroatom coupling reactions of organometallic nickel (IV) complexes (Sanford)

Submitted by Daniel Kissel / Lewis University on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 17:05
Description

This literature discussion is designed for upper-level inorganic chemistry students. The article explores the motivations, design, and characterization of novel nickel(II) and nickel(IV) complexes for carbon-heteroatom bond forming reactions. Students can apply and integrate their knowledge of organic chemistry mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, and techniques for characterizing metal-ligand compounds that include NMR and CV.

Zones of Catalysis: Only the Metal? A literature Discussion of Outer-Sphere Hydroboration

Submitted by Santiago Toledo / St. Edward's University on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 14:51
Description

This literature activity is designed to introduce students to the concept of outer-sphere hydroboration catalytic reactions. It can be used after hydrogenation and hydroboration reactions have been introduced in class (typically covered in organic chemistry). Additionally, this activity allows students to apply their understanding of redox chemistry, acid base chemistry, and physical techniques to characterize products and elucidate reactions mechanisms.

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