Solving Molecular Structure Problems in Inorganic Chemistry - A Guided Workbook

by J. Derek Woollins

In inorganic chemistry there are many physical techniques available which can be used to determine molecular structures, including various types of spectroscopy – multinuclear NMR, EPR, Mössbauer, rotational, vibrational, and electronic – along with microanalysis, mass spectrometry, diffraction, electrochemistry and computational methods. Interpreting data from these methods is a fundamental skill all chemists must learn. Solving Molecular Structure Problems in Inorganic A Guided Workbook is designed to help the reader build skills in interpreting data from spectroscopic and other physical methods, and to understand the material published in modern journals of inorganic chemistry. A basic introduction is given to each technique, and a series of worked examples show the strategies for solving particular types of structural problems. This is followed by a comprehensive set of problems of increasing complexity - from simple systems where a basic knowledge of how to use microanalysis, simple IR and mass spectrometry will enable students to solve the structural question to more complex NMR, EPR, and multi-technique problems.  Answers are provided for all of the problems. Solving Inorganic Molecular A Guided Workbook is essential reading for all students of inorganic chemistry.

304 pages, Paperback

Published January 17, 2023