This is core course designed for the students of  M.Sc-II and BS-VI  semesters. This provides the insight into the major topics of Inorganic Chemistry. The course emphasizes the general concepts of Inorganic chemistry and relevance of Inorganic Chemistry to industry and society. This is 18 weeks course including midterm final examination. Assessment is carried out through assignments, Quiz, presentations and written examinations. Lab work is also a part of this course.

Course outline

A: Dipole Moments and Intermolecular Interactions

Dipole moments: Introduction, measurements & implications in inorganic molecules, dipole-dipole forces, dipole-induced dipole forces, London (dispersion) forces & other intermolecular forces, hydrogen bonding

B: VSEPR model followed by VB Theory

Determination of geometries of molecules and ions containing sigma bond as well as pi-bonds, Band theory of metallic bonding (Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors)

C:  pi – Acceptor Ligands

Transition metal carbonyls (Mononuclear, Binuclear, Polynuclear), The eighteen electron rule as applied to metal carbonyls, Evaluation of structures based on spectroscopic evidence, Chemistry of metal carbonyls.Applications of metal carbonyls and their derivatives to catalysis and organic synthesis.

D:  Organic Reagents used in Inorganic Analysis

Types of reagents, their specific nature and methods of applications with specific examples, Complexometric titrations involving various reagents (EDTA etc), Chelates and chelate effect, Role of organic reagents in different analytical techniques.

Inorganic Chemistry Lab – II (Cr. 1)

1. Gravimetric Estimations  

1. Barium ions                
2. Oxalate ions

1. Redox titrations

1. Cu (II) by Potassium iodate
2. Fe (II) by Ceric sulphate
3. Preparation of four Inorganic compounds in pure state using different techniques of synthesis
4. tris – Etylenediamine Ni(II) chloride dihydrate
5. Pot. Trioxalatoaluminate (III)
6. Ammonium Ni(II) sulphate
7. Hexa aquochromium (III) chloride

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the students will be able to understand and apply the following concepts in chemistry, industry and daily life:

A: Dipole Moments and Intermolecular Interactions

B: VSEPR model followed by VB Theory

C:  pi – Acceptor Ligands

D:  Organic Reagents used in Inorganic Analysis

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 A:     Sessional                     15

1. Presentation
2. Participation
3. Attendance

B:           Mid:              15

C:           Final exam:   45

D:           Practical:      25

Inorganic Chemistry Lab – II (Cr. 1)

1. Gravimetric Estimations  
2. Redox titrations
3. Preparation of four Inorganic compounds in pure state using different techniques of synthesis

1. tris – Etylenediamine Ni(II) chloride dihydrate
2. Pot. Trioxalatoaluminate (III)
3. Ammonium Ni(II) sulphate
4. Hexa aquochromium (III) chloride

Recommended Books

1. Harris, D. C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 4th Edition, W.H. Freeman, (1995).
2. Huheey, J.E, ‘Inorganic Chemistry’, Harper and Row, (1983).
3. Cotton, F. A. and G. Wilkinson, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 6th Edition, John Wiley, (1999).
4. Catherine Housecroft Alan G. Sharp Inorganic Chemistry (3rd  Edition) Pearson Education Limited (2008)
5. James E. House,  Inorganic Chemistry, Academic Press Elsevier )2005)
6. Shaheen M. Ashraf, Jilani Manual of Inorganic Chemistry, Jilani Notes, Lahore (2019)