
Reaching the Maximum Multiplicity of the Covalent Chemical Bond
2007; Wiley; Volume: 46; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/anie.200603600
ISSN1521-3773
AutoresBjörn O. Roos, Antonio Carlos Borin, Laura Gagliardi,
Tópico(s)Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
ResumoMaxing out at six: The maximum bond order that can be achieved between two equal atoms in the periodic system is six. The picture shows the potential energy curves for the diatoms Cr2, Mo2, and W2, where the latter two are sextuply bonded molecules (d=internuclear distance in atomic units).
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