Chemistry of Metal-Carbon Multiple Bonds in Education

This lecture explores the chemistry of metal-carbon bonds, focusing on metal-carbene and carbyne complexes. Key topics include the electronic properties and amphiphilic behaviour of carbenes, comparison of Fischer and Schrock carbenes, and their synthesis and applications. The revolutionary role of N-heterocyclic carbenes in catalysis, with emphasis on Grubbs' catalyst, is highlighted. Additionally, the structure, reactivity, and characterisation of carbyne complexes are discussed. Concluding...