Chemistry of d- and f-block elements, Advanced Organic Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemistry (DSC-19) — DU B. Sc. Life Science (Chemistry) Previous Year Question Papers

Semester VII DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC CORE COURSE - 19 (DSC-19): Chemistry of d- and f- block elements, Advanced Organic Spectroscopy and Elements of Quantum Chemistry CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the course Eligibility Lecture Tutorial Practical/ criteria requisite of Practice the course Chemistry of d- and f- block elements, Spectroscopy and Elements of Quantum 04 03 - 01 Class 12th with Course Objectives The objectives of this course are as follows: To provide thorough knowledge about the d- and f- block elements with respect to the general group trends, physical and chemical properties of these elements. To impart the knowledge about synthetic methods and principles of chromatography. Understanding spectroscopic techniques and their application in the structural elucidation of organic molecules. To familiarize the students with the postulates of quantum chemistry To explain how to apply the postulates to derive equations for various models and extend to the hydrogen atom and hydrogen-like atoms. To provide an insight into the MO approach of chemical bonding. Learning outcomes By studying this course, students will be able to: Understand the important properties of transition metals, lanthanoids, and actinoids Use Latimer diagrams to predict and identify species which are reducing, oxidizing and tend to disproportionate and calculate skip step potentials. Develop understanding on the principles of synthesis of Inorganic compounds and chromatographic separation of metal ions. Develop understanding of the basic principles of NMR spectroscopy, such as chemical shift, coupling constant, and anisotropy, and describe how they are affected by molecular structure, and identify organic compounds by analysis and interpretation of spectral data. Develop an understanding of quantum mechanical operators, quantization, probability distribution, uncertainty principle Understand Schrodinger equations for different types of systems Analyse different wave functions and probability distribution curves. UNIT- 1: Chemistry of Transition Elements (15 Hours) General group trends with special reference to electronic configuration, colour, variable valency, magnetic properties, catalytic properties, and ability to form complexes. Stability of various oxidation states and e.m.f. (Latimer diagrams), Frost diagrams of Mn and Cr. A brief discussion of differences between the first, second and third transition series A brief discussion of electronic configuration, oxidation states, colour, spectral and magnetic properties. Lanthanoid contraction (causes and effects), separation of lanthanoids by ion exchange method. UNIT-2: Spectroscopic Techniques in Organic Chemistry (15 Hours) Recapitulation of the Spectroscopic Techniques (UV- VIS, IR, and 1H NMR) Carbon-NMR Spectroscopy