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DESCRIPTION:Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/96260371546\n\nAbstract:\n
 \n“Structure defines function” is axiomatic in physical sciences across se
 veral length scales. We use strategic geometric adjustments to elicit new 
 reactivity from heavy p-block element molecules. We are particularly inspi
 red by the rich chemistry known for light Group 13 elements\, which has ma
 ny applications. This talk will describe how our attempts to geometrically
  recreate such chemistry in heavy Group 15 elements has led to the discove
 ry of very similar but\, importantly\, also complementary reactivity. In t
 his way\, the somewhat non-intuitive notion of a diagonal relationship bet
 ween the lightest group 13 element – B – and the heaviest group 15 element
 s – Sb and Bi – will be developed\, and its potential applications in orga
 nic synthesis will be discussed.\n\nBio:\n\nSaurabh Chitnis obtained his P
 hD with Neil Burford at the University of Victoria (2015) with a 6-month s
 tint at TU-Dresden (Germany). He then performed postdoctoral work in the U
 K with Ian Manners (Bristol) as a apply this thinking to heavy p-block ele
 ment molecules and Banting Fellow (2015-2017) and Doug Stephan in Toronto 
 (2017-2018). He joined Dalhousie (Canada) in July 2018 where his research 
 is revealing new electronic structures and reactivity at heavy main group 
 centres. In his free time\, Saurabh enjoys the rugged coastal beauty of At
 lantic Canada and pretending that he is a master chef\, despite ample evid
 ence to the contrary.\n
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SUMMARY:Chemical Society Seminar: Saurabh Chitnis - Distant Cousins: Explor
 ing the Group 13/15 Diagonal Relationship
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