Chapter 1 An Introduction to Coordination Chemistry
1.1 The History of Coordination Chemistry
1.1.1 The Origin of Coordination Chemistry
1.1.2 The Modern Coordination Chemistry—Werner Coordination Chemistry
1.1.3 Extending Coordination Chemistry—Supramolecular Chemistry
1.2 The Key Features of Coordination Complex
1.2.1 The Concepts of Coordination Complex
1.2.2 Classification of Ligand
1.2.3 Coordination Number and Coordination Geometry
1.2.4 Coordinative Unsaturation
1.2.5 Primary and Secondary Coordination Sphere
1.3 Nomenclature of Coordination Complex
1.4 Isomerism of Coordination Complex
1.4.1 Definition of Isomers
1.4.2 Structural (or Constitutional) Isomers
1.4.3 Stereoisomers
1.4.4 Supramolecular Isomerism
Chapter 2 The Symmetry and Bonding of Coordination Complex
2.1 Symmetry in Chemistry—Group Theory
2.1.1 Symmetry Elements
2.1.2 Symmetry Operation
2.1.3 Molecular Point Group
2.1.4 Character Tables
2.2 Valence Bond Theory
2.2.1 Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals
2.2.2 Molecular Shapes
2.3 Crystal Field Theory
2.3.1 CFT for Octahedral Geometry
2.3.2 CFT for Tetrahedral Geometry
2.3.3 CFT for Square Planar Geometry
2.3.4 Factors Influencing the Magnitude of
2.3.5 Applications of CFT
2.4 Molecular Orbital Theory
2.4.1 Molecular Orbital
2.4.2 Basic Rules of MO Theory
2.5 Intermolecular Interaction
2.5.1 Electrostatic Interactions
2.5.2 Hydrogen Bonding
2.5.3 π-π Stacking
2.5.4 Van de Waals Interactions
Chapter 3 Spectroscopy of Coordination Complex
3.1 Ultraviolet and Visible Absorption Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
3.1.1 Electronic Transitions
3.1.2 Absorbing Species Containing π, σ and n Electrons
3.1.3 Electronic Absorption Spectrum of Coordination Complex
3.2 Infrared Spectroscopy and Raman Spectroscopy
3.2.1 Motion of Molecule
3.2.2 IR Spectroscopy of Coordination compound
3.2.3 The Raman Effect and Raman Scattering
3.2.4 Raman Selection Rules and Intensities
