The smallest 4f-metalla-aromatic molecule of cyclo-PrB<sub>2</sub><sup>−</sup> with Pr–B multiple bonds
Zhen-Ling Wang, Teng‐Teng Chen, Weijia Chen, Wan‐Lu Li, Jing Zhao, Xue‐Lian Jiang, Jun Li, Lai‐Sheng Wang, Han‐Shi Hu
Abstract
We report the smallest 4f-metalla-aromatic molecule of PrB 2 − exhibiting σ and π double aromaticity and multiple Pr–B bond characters.
Topics & Concepts
AromaticityDelocalized electronChemistryMoleculeLanthanideCrystallographyAtomic orbitalMolecular orbitalBoronElectronPhysicsOrganic chemistryIonQuantum mechanicsSynthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compoundsBoron and Carbon Nanomaterials ResearchOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistry