Evolving patterns in boron cluster chemistry

This paper outlines the development of our knowledge and understanding of the structures and bonding of boron cluster compounds, with particular reference to the evolving complementary roles localized bonding and molecular orbital treatments have played in providing simple rationalizations of their...

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Published inPure and applied chemistry Vol. 75; no. 9; pp. 1315 - 1323
Main Authors Fox, Mark A., Wade, Ken
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin De Gruyter 01.09.2003
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subjects
Boron compounds
Chemical bonds
Clusters
Evolution
Molecular orbitals
Organic chemistry
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Summary:This paper outlines the development of our knowledge and understanding of the structures and bonding of boron cluster compounds, with particular reference to the evolving complementary roles localized bonding and molecular orbital treatments have played in providing simple rationalizations of their polyhedral molecules.
ISSN:0033-4545
1365-3075
DOI:10.1351/pac200375091315