Quantum Chemistry III - MSc Chemistry Kerala University

Learn advanced quantum chemistry concepts through this comprehensive video course covering approximation methods, molecular orbital theory, and quantum mechanical treatments essential for MSc Chemistry students. Master variation methods with practical examples, secular equations and determinants, and perturbation theory including first-order corrections. Explore the Born-Oppenheimer approximation across multiple detailed sessions, then delve into quantum mechanical treatments of simple molecular systems including the hydrogen molecular ion and hydrogen molecule. Understand molecular orbital formation, electron distribution, and symmetry properties while comparing molecular orbital and valence bond theories. Apply Hückel molecular orbital theory to ethylene and allyl systems, and examine the quantum mechanical basis of sp hybridization, providing a thorough foundation in computational and theoretical chemistry methods used in advanced chemical research.

Syllabus

Approximation methods | MSc Chemistry | Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Variation method | Approximation method | MSc Chemistry Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Variation method | Part 2 | With Example | MSc Chemistry Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Linear variation functions | MSc Chemistry Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Secular equations and secular determinants | MSc Chemistry Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Perturbation method | MSc Chemistry Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Perturbation method | First order corrections | MSc Chemistry Sem 3 | Christian College Chengannur
Born Oppenheimer Approximation Part 1
Born Oppenheimer approximation part 2
Born Oppenheimer Approximation part 3
Hydrogen molecular ion: Quanatum mechnaical treatment- Part 1
Hydrogen molecular ion part 2: MOs
Hydrogen molecular ion Part 3: electron distribution
Symmetry of MOs of hydrogen molecular ion
Hydrogen molecule: Quantum mechanical treatment part 1
MO theory of H2 molecule- Energy expression
VB theory of hydrogen molecule
Hückel's molecular orbital theory
HMO theory applied to ethylene
HMO theory applied to allyl systems
Quantum mechanical treatment of SP hybridization