The [B3(NN)3]+ and [B3(CO)3]+ Complexes Featuring the Smallest π-Aromatic Species B3+

Jiaye Jin, Guanjun Wang, Mingfei Zhou, Diego M. Andrada, Markus Hermann, Gernot Frenking

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Abstract

We report the spectroscopic identification of the [B3(NN)3]+ and [B3(CO)3]+ complexes, which feature the smallest π-aromatic system B3+. A quantum chemical bonding analysis shows that the adducts are mainly stabilized by L→[B3L2]+ σ-donation. Minimal π systems: The [B3(NN)3]+ and [B3(CO)3]+ complexes are identified through infrared photodissociation spectroscopy. The complexes feature the smallest π-aromatic system B3+. Quantum chemical bonding analysis reveals that the adducts are stabilized by L→[B3L2]+ σ-donation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2078-2082
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume55
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aromaticity
  • bonding analysis
  • coordination chemistry
  • photodissociation
  • physical chemistry

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