CBCS B.Sc.

(H) CHEMISTRY

COURSE TITLE : INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III

COURSE CODE : C-CHY 411
CREDITS : 4
CONTACT HRS : 60
CONTACT HRS/WEEK : 3
MAXIMUM MARKS : 100

Course Objective(s):
This course will enable the students to -
 explain the trends in properties and reactivity of d-block elements and enable to acquaint
with the basic concepts of coordination chemistry
 Interpret the Latimer, Frost, Pourbaix and Ellingham diagrams

Course Outcomes (COs):

Teaching Learning Assessment
Course Outcomes
Strategies Strategies
On completion of this course, the
students will be able to-
CO: discuss the properties of 3d block
elements and compare with that of 4d and
5d elements
CO: explain the various properties of f-block
elements and differentiate between
lanthanides and actinides as well as d and f-
block elements.
CO: distinguish the structure of different
types of complexes on the basis of VBT and
CFT and calculate CFSE of different
complexes.
CO: describe the basic concepts of co-
ordination chemistry, recognize isomerism in
complexes and assign IUPAC name to the
coordination compounds.
CO: differentiate between bulk and trace
elements, identify the importance of metal
ions in biological systems, describe the
structure and functions of different
metalloenzymes and explain the mechanism
of photosynthesis.

Unit I: Transition Elements 12 Hrs

General group trends with special reference to electronic configuration, colour, variable valency,
magnetic and catalytic properties, ability to form complexes. Stability of various oxidation states and
e.m.f. (Latimer & Frost–Ebsworth diagrams). Difference between the first, second and third transition
series. Chemistry of Ti, V, Cr Mn, Fe and Co in various oxidation states (excluding their
metallurgy)

UNIT II: Lanthanoids & Actinoids 12 Hrs

Electronic configuration, oxidation states, colour, spectral and magnetic properties,
lanthanide contraction, separation of lanthanides (ion-exchange method only).

Unit III: Coordination Chemistry I: 12 Hrs

Werner’s theory of coordination compounds, IUPAC nomenclature , isomerism in coordination

compounds. Stereochemistry of complexes with 4 and 6 coordination numbers. Chelate effect,
polynuclear complexes, Labile and inert complexes.

Unit IV: Coordination Chemistry II: 12 Hrs

Valence bond theory (inner and outer orbital complexes), electroneutrality principle and back
bonding. Crystal field theory, measurement of 10 Dq (Δo), CFSE in weak and strong fields, pairing
energies, factors affecting the magnitude of 10 Dq (Δo, Δt).Octahedral vs. tetrahedral coordination,
tetragonal distortions from octahedral geometry Jahn-Teller theorem, square planar geometry.
Qualitative aspect of Ligand field and MO Theory.

Unit V: Bioinorganic Chemistry 12 Hrs

Metal ions present in biological systems, classification of elements according to their action in
biological system. Geochemical effect on the distribution of metals. Sodium / K-pump, carbonic
anhydrase and carboxypeptidase. Excess and deficiency of some trace metals. Toxicity of metal ions
(Hg, Pb, Cd and As), reasons for toxicity, Use of chelating agents in medicine
Iron and its application in bio-systems, Haemoglobin; Storage and transfer of iron.

ESSENTIAL READINGS:
 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, Thirty Third Edition; B.R. Puri, L.R. Sharma, K.C. Sharma;
Vishal Publishing Co., Delhi, 2020.
 General and Inorganic Chemistry Part I & II, Third Edition; R. Sarkar; New Central Book Agency
Ltd, 2011.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
 Inorganic Chemistry, Seventh International Edition; M. Weller, T. Overton, J. Rourke, F.
Armstrong; Oxford University Press, New York, 2018.
 Inorganic Chemistry (Principle of Structure and Reactivity), Fourth Edition; J. E Huheey, E. A.
Keiter, R. L. Keiter; Pearson India, New Delhi, 2013.
 Inorganic Chemistry, Fifth Edition; G. L. Miessler and D. A. Tarr; Pearson Education Inc.
Singapore, 2013.
 Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry; First Edition; S. J. Lippard, J.M. Berg; Panima Publishing
Corporation, New Delhi, 2005.
 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Sixth Edition; F.A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson, C.A. Murillo, M.
Bochmann; John Wiley and Sons, USA, New York, 2007.

e-RESOURCES:

 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/104105033 (unit-I)
 https://www.unf.edu/~michael.lufaso/chem3610/Inorganic_Chapter20.pdf (unit-II)
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_cy60/preview (unit-II)
 https://chem.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/khaas/Inorganic_Chemistry_II_(CHEM4210)/
08%3A_Lanthanide_and_Actinide (unit-II)
 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/104/104/104104109/ (unit-V)

COURSE TITLE : INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III

COURSE CODE : C-CHY 411 Lab
CREDITS : 2
CONTACT HRS : 60
CONTACT HRS/WEEK : 4
MAXIMUM MARKS : 100

Course Objective(s):
This course will enable the students to -
 understand the concept of quantitative gravimetric analysis method and learn about the method
of preparation of inorganic coordination compounds.
 provide an in-depth knowledge of various chromatographic techniques.

Course Outcomes (COs):

 Course Outcomes Teaching Learning Assessment
Strategies Strategies
On completion of this course, the  
students will be able to-

CO: apply quantitative gravimetric

analysis method.
CO: prepare simple coordination
compounds.
CO: separate ions by TLC and
ascending paper chromatography.

Gravimetric Analysis:
i. Estimation of nickel (II) using Dimethylglyoxime (DMG).
ii. Estimation of copper as CuSCN
iii. Estimation of iron as Fe2O3 by precipitating iron as Fe(OH)3.
iv. Estimation of Al (III) by precipitating with oxine and weighing as Al(oxine)3 (aluminium
oxinate).

Inorganic Preparations:

 Tetraamminecarbonatocobalt (III) nitrate

 Preparation of Prussian blue Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
 Preparation of cis and trans-bisoxalatodiaquachromate (III).
 Preparation of Bis-Dimethylglyoxime-nickel (II)
 Preparation of Chloropentamminecobalt (III)chloride

Chromatography of metal ions

Principles involved in chromatographic separations. Paper chromatographic separation of
following metal ions:
 Ni (II) and Co (II)
 Fe (III) and Al (III)
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
 Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Sixth Edition; M. Thomas; B.
Sivasankar, J. Mendham; R.C. Denney; J. D. Barnes; Pearson Education, New Delhi,
2009.
 Advanced Practical Inorganic Chemistry, Twenty Third Edition; Gurdeep Raj, Goel Publishing
House, Meerut, 2013.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
 University Practical Chemistry, Second Edition; P.C. Kamboj, Vishal Publishing House, New Delhi;
2019.

e-RESOURCES:

 https://vlab.amrita.edu/?sub=3&brch=193&sim=348&cnt=1 (gravimetric analysis)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LxH8j8piwU (gravimetric analysis)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZSKLXD82xo (inorganic preparation)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e58vR7ttb-w (inorganic preparation)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej2zXOwASVI (chromatographic separation)
 Scheme of Examination

The duration of examination will be 4 hrs.

The following exercises will be set in the examinations

Gravimetric analysis 25 marks

Inorganic Synthesis 18 marks

Chromatographic separation 15 marks

Viva 12 marks

Total 70 marks

1. Gravimetric analysis
The exercise carries 25 marks. Five marks shall be as awarded to a candidate for a neat, methodical
and systematic work.
The remaining 20 marks will be distributed as follows:
 Theory 3 marks
 Correct observation and proper recording 3 marks
 Use of correct formula and calculation 2 marks
 Result 12 marks

% Error Marks % Error Marks

1.0 12 1.7 5
1.1 11 1.8 4
1.2 10 1.9 3
1.3 9 2.0 2
1.4 8 2.1 1
1.5 7 2.2 0
1.6 6

2. Inorganic Synthesis
This exercise carries 18 marks. Four marks are reserved for neat, methodical and systematic working.
The exercise amongst the candidates will be allotted by lot.

The yield, purity and proper presentation of the compound shall be taken into account while awarding
marks.

3. Chromatographic Techniques:
One chromatographic separation of 15 marks will be given. The distribution of marks is as follows:
 Theory and procedure 4 marks
 Preparation of solutions 3 marks
 Observation 4 marks
Result 4 marks

Viva:

Oral questions shall generally be asked over the work assigned to the candidate. The purpose is to
find out as to what extent the candidate has understood the basic principles of chemistry.