ODayne HillPreparation and Use of FerroceneI was able to re-explore several techniques that I haven’t done in a while. One of then was Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC). This…Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
ODayne HillOrganopalladium ComplexesLearning about the strength of Lewis bases was very interesting because it goes hand in hand with dictating the strength of the ligands of…Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
ODayne HillOrganometallic compounds and Catalysis: Synthesis and Use of the WIlkinson’s CatalystThe emphasis of this experiment was to examine Wilkinson’s catalyst in several homogenous chemical reactions. It was interesting to see…Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020
ODayne HillPlatinum Complexes-The Trans Effecthis experiment helped me to solidify my skills in reading an IR spectrum. Reading a spectrum and determining if the complex is IR active…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
ODayne HillThe reaction of Cr(III) with a Multidentate LigandLearning about how a reaction can proceed at different rates depending on the medium its in. I developed stronger critical thinking skills…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
ODayne HillCopper Glycine ComplexesIt was interesting seeing how steroisomers in fact have different properties. This experiment taught me the importance of a very…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
ODayne HillHandout 1: Synthesis and Properties of Ruthenium (II) Tris bipyridineThis experiment helped me in detail to understand the metal-to-ligand charge transfer state (MLCT). Learning how the transitions from the…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
ODayne HillHandout 2: Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2This was the experiment that enabled me to use NMR spectroscopy for the first time. Preparing the solvent in deuterated Acetonitrile and…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
ODayne HillSynthesis of Metal AcetylacetonatesMy skills in reading an IR spectrum has substantially increased. for I find myself asking “why did this deviate from the theoretical…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
ODayne HillComplexes of SaccharinThe experiment helped me see the value of the thermometer. Part A of the experiment needed us to heat the solution only slightly above the…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
