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This book is intended as a chemistry text for a one-semester course on inorganic reaction mechanisms at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level. Introductory chapters concentrate on the collection and interpretation of kinetic data. The chapter on substitution reactions begins with the Langford and Gray classification system and focuses on a sensible approach to mechanistic discussions. Current experimental and theoretical information on solvent exchange reactions is emphasized for substitution on labile systems. Standard stereochemical change processes are discussed, along with a simplified approach to symmetry rules for fluxional organometallic systems. The area of organometallic reactions attempts to bring together and generalize the current work on a variety of common reactions in this area, including C-H activation and a selection of catalytic processes. Electron transfer reactions are discussed in terms of current modifications of Marcus' theory and ideas about bridging ligand effects, including intravalence electron transfer. In inorganic photochemistry, the general factors affecting quantum yields are discussed, with applications to cobalt (III), chromium (III) and rhodium (III) systems, along with flash photolysis and matrix isolation studies in organometallic photochemistry. Selected bioinorganic systems are discussed in detail. The text includes over 500 references to original literature through 1990, and sample problems for each chapter.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• 1 Tools of the Trade
• 1.1 Basic Terminology
• 1.2 Analysis of Rate Data
• 1.3 Concentration Variables and First-Order Rates
• 1.4 Complex Rate Laws
• 1.5 Complex Kinetic Systems
• 1.6 Temperature Dependence of Rate Constants
• 1.7 Pressure Dependence of Rate Constants
• 1.8 Ionic Strength Dependence of Rate Constants
• 1.9 Diffusion-Controlled Rate Constants
• 2 Rate Law and Mechanism
• 2.1 Qualitative Guidelines
• 2.2 Steady-State Approximation
• 2.3 Rapid Equilibrium Assumption
• 2.4 Rapid Equilibrium or Steady State?
• 2.5 Numerical Integration Methods
• 2.6 Principle of Detailed Balancing
• 2.7 Principle of Microscopic Reversibility
• 3 Ligand Substitution Reactions
• 3.1 Operational Approach to Classification of Substitution Mechanisms
• 3.2 Operational Tests for the Stoichiometric Mechanism
• 3.3 Examples of Tests for a Dissociative Mechanism
• 3.4 Operational Test for an Associative Mechanism
• 3.5 Operational Tests for the Intimate Mechanism
• 3.6 Some Special Effects
• 3.7 Variation of Substitution Rates with Metal Ion
• 3.8 Ligand Substitution on Labile Transition-Metal Ions
• 3.9 Kinetics of Chelate Formation
• 4 Stereochemical Change
• 4.1 Types of Ligand Rearrangements
• 4.2 Geometrical and Optical Isomerism in Octahedral Systems
• 4.3 Stereochemical Change in Five-Coordinate Systems
• 4.4 Isomerism in Square Planar Systems
• 4.5 Fluxional Organometallic Compounds
• 5 Reaction Mechanisms of Organometallic Systems
• 5.1 Ligand Substitution Reactions
• 5.2 Insertion Reactions
• 5.3 Oxidative Addition Reactions
• 5.4 Reactions of Alkenes
• 5.5 Catalytic Hydrogenation of Alkenes
• 5.6 Homogeneous Catalysis by Organometallic Compounds
• 6 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
• 6.1 Classification of Reactions
• 6.2 Outer-Sphere Electron-Transfer Theory
• 6.3 Differentiation of Inner-Sphere and Outer-Sphere Mechanisms
• 6.4 Bridging Ligand Effects in Inner-Sphere Reactions
• 6.5 Intervalence Electron Transfer
• 6.6 Electron Transfer in Metalloproteins
• 7 Inorganic Photochemistry
• 7.1 Basic Terminology
• 7.2 Kinetic Factors Affecting Quantum Yields
• 7.3 Photochemistry of Cobalt (III) Complexes
• 7.4 Photochemistry of Rhodium (III) Complexes
• 7.5 Photochemistry of Chromium (III) Complexes
• 7.6 Ru(II)polypyridine Complexes
• 7.7 Organometallic Photochemistry
• 7.8 Photochemical Generation of Reaction Intermediates
• 8 Bioinorganic Systems
• 8.1 Vitamin B12
• 8.2 A Zinc(II) Enzyme: Carbonic Anhydrase
• 8.3 Enzymic Reactions of Dioxygen
• 8.4 Enzymic Reactions of Nitric Oxide
• 9 Experimental Methods
• 9.1 Flow Methods
• 9.2 Relaxation Methods
• 9.3 Electrochemical Methods
• 9.4 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Methods
• 9.5 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Methods
• 9.6 Pulse Radiolysis Methods
• 9.7 Flash Photolysis Methods
• Problems
• Chemical Abbreviations
• Index

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CHOICE Review

In its third edition (1st ed., CH, Jun'92, 29-5705; 2nd ed., CH, Sep'98, 36-0329), this student-directed book continues to evolve. Initially from the lecture notes of Jordan (Univ. of Alberta), it has been expanded and updated to cover the literature through 2005. There are now 1,570 references and an additional 140 pages. A new chapter on kinetics in heterogeneous systems has been added. Those familiar with the book will find the organization intact from the previous edition: "Tools of the Trade," "Rate Law and Mechanism," "Ligand Substitution Reactions," "Stereochemical Change," "Reaction Mechanisms of Organometallic Systems," "Oxidation-Reduction Reactions," "Inorganic Photochemistry," "Bioinorganic Systems," and "Experimental Methods." Problems at the end of the book are from the literature and have references; answers can be supplied to the instructor. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates; graduate students. J. Landesberg Adelphi University