About This Book
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry explores the fundamental principles and applications of inorganic
compounds, particularly focusing on complex systems, their reactivity, and their role in various chemical
processes. This field extends beyond the study of simple elements and compounds to the exploration of
advanced topics such as coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry.
It delves into the behavior and bonding of transition metals, lanthanides, actinides, and their
compounds, offering a deeper understanding of their unique properties and reactivity patterns. One of
the key areas in advanced inorganic chemistry is coordination chemistry, which involves the study of
coordination compounds, where a central metal atom or ion is bonded to surrounding molecules or ions
(ligands). These compounds have crucial applications in catalysis, medicine, and material science.
Additionally, organometallic chemistry examines compounds that contain metal-carbon bonds,
contributing to fields such as industrial catalysis, pharmaceuticals, and energy storage. The field of
bioinorganic chemistry investigates the role of metals in biological systems, focusing on
metalloenzymes, metalloproteins, and metal ions in cellular functions. The understanding of these
systems is essential for developing new treatments for diseases and improving industrial processes.
Advanced inorganic chemistry also encompasses solid-state chemistry, the study of inorganic materials
like semiconductors, magnets, and superconductors, with applications in technology and energy
storage. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry provides a comprehensive exploration of complex inorganic
systems, including coordination chemistry, organometallic compounds, and bioinorganic applications.
Contents: 1. Introduction, 2. Chemical Bonding, 3. Progressive Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry,
4. Bioinorganic Chemistry, 5. Covalent Bond, 6. Classification of Organometallic Compounds and their
Elements, 7. Kinetic Molecular Theory, 8. Coordination Chemistry of Transition Metal Ion, 9. Periodic
Behaviour and Trends of Chemical Elements.
