A continuation of CH 331 with an emphasis on Transition Metal compounds. Covers the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of coordination compounds. Topics include Crystal Field Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory, electronic spectra, reaction mechanisms, and electron transfer reactions. A brief introduction into organometallic chemistry is also given. Practical work focuses on the synthesis and analysis of coordination and organometallic compounds.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 332 or Chemistry 494

Prerequisites: Chemistry 102 [C- minimum grade required] and Chemistry 263 [C- minimum grade required] and Chemistry 331 [C- minimum grade required] and 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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