Coordination Chemistry

  1. Bonding Theories
    1. Valence Bond Theory
      1. Basic Principles
        1. Hybridization Schemes
          1. sp Hybridization
            1. sp3 Hybridization
              1. dsp2 Hybridization
                1. d2sp3 Hybridization
                  1. sp3d2 Hybridization
                  2. Inner and Outer Orbital Complexes
                    1. Magnetic Property Predictions
                      1. Limitations
                      2. Crystal Field Theory
                        1. Basic Assumptions
                          1. d-Orbital Splitting
                            1. Octahedral Field
                              1. Tetrahedral Field
                                1. Square Planar Field
                                2. Crystal Field Splitting Energy
                                  1. Factors Affecting Splitting
                                    1. Metal Ion Properties
                                      1. Ligand Properties
                                      2. High-Spin and Low-Spin Complexes
                                        1. Crystal Field Stabilization Energy
                                          1. Jahn-Teller Effect
                                            1. Static Distortions
                                              1. Dynamic Effects
                                            2. Molecular Orbital Theory
                                              1. Basic Principles
                                                1. Sigma Bonding
                                                  1. Pi Bonding
                                                    1. Pi-Donor Ligands
                                                      1. Pi-Acceptor Ligands
                                                      2. MO Diagrams
                                                        1. Octahedral Complexes
                                                          1. Tetrahedral Complexes
                                                          2. Comparison with Crystal Field Theory

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                                                        7. Electronic Spectroscopy