Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
CH30071 Organoelement chemistry |
Credits: 3 |
Level: Honours |
Semester: 1 |
Assessment: EX 100% |
Requisites: |
Before taking this unit you must take CH20014 or take CH20078 |
Aims & Learning Objectives: To describe some modern aspects of organic synthesis, including, the use of unconventional elements in synthesis. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Appreciate why organoelement chemistry is used in synthesis. * Describe a wide range of new synthetic transformations. * Describe fully the mechanism of these reactions. * Apply the information learnt to solve new problems. Content: Organoboron chemistry. Organosilicon chemistry. Organophosphorus chemistry. Organosulphur chemistry. Organometallics in Organic Synthesis. Carbonylation reactions. Coupling reactions. Methods of C-C bond formation. |