The synthesis and methylation of group 4 indenyl complexes : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Abstract

This paper is a summary of the organometallic chemistry research that has been accomplished after a year's work with Dr. Morris' research group. A description of the long-term goals of this research and of my particular contribution to this research follows. It is my intent to describe this chemistry initially in a general, understandable manner and then to follow with a more rigorous description of the chemical procedures. It should also be noted that a presentation of roughly the same material was given at the Indiana Academy of Science during the Fall of 1995 and is considered a significant factor in this thesis although it will only be discussed briefly.