Linear group 13 EΞE triple bonds

Zhong Hua Cui, Yu Qian Liu, Runfeng Huang, Meng Hui Wang, Bing Yan, Lili Zhao

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Abstract

The unexpected linear group 13 EΞE triple bonds were herein uncovered with theD3h-symmetry E2M5+(M = Li, Na, and K) clusters, where the linear M-EΞE-M form is perfectly surrounded by M3motifs. The increasing nonbonded electron density of the heavier main-group elements is the key issue for thetrans-bent geometry, and yet it is strongly suppressed in E2M5+, creating two degenerate π bonds and one multi-center σ bond.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11611-11615
Number of pages5
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume23
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 May 2021

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