Avoided spin coupling: an unexpected σ–σ diradical in global planar pentacoordinate carbon
Menghui Wang, Xue Dong, Yi‐hong Ding, Zhong‐hua Cui
Abstract
We present a global planar pentacoordinate carbon (ppC) featuring a hitherto unreported σ–σ diradical characteristic.
Topics & Concepts
DiradicalPlanarCoupling (piping)Spin (aerodynamics)Carbon fibersChemical physicsChemistryMaterials sciencePhysicsQuantum mechanicsComputer scienceThermodynamicsComposite numberMetallurgyExcited stateComposite materialSinglet stateComputer graphics (images)Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic CompoundsAdvanced NMR Techniques and ApplicationsMagnetism in coordination complexes