Advanced Main Group Chemistry

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Aspects of main group chemistry are covered in this course, including electron-deficient compounds, main group organometallics, and ring systems and polymers. Focus is placed on bonding descriptions of main group compounds, as well as synthetic methods and characterization techniques (NMR, EPR, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction). The industrial applications of main group compounds are discussed. Requisite Courses: CHEM-2401 [prerequisite(s)].