Principles of Homogeneous Catalysis

The video tutorial explores the world of transition metal catalysis, focusing on homogeneous catalysis. It explains catalytic cycles, kinetic constants, and the importance of ligands. The tutorial discusses the applications and challenges of homogeneous catalysis, including air sensitivity and decomposition issues. It introduces key performance metrics like turnover number and frequency, and explains the rate determining step. The video concludes with a transition to heterogeneous catalysis.

What is the rate determining step (RDS) in a catalytic cycle?

How do chemists identify the RDS of a catalytic cycle?

Discuss the historical development of homogeneous catalysis.