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A small and stable covalently bound trianion.

Sven Feuerbacher1, Lorenz S Cederbaum

  • 1Theoretische Chemie, Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut, Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 229, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany. sven.feuerbacher@pci.uni-heidelberg.de

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|February 8, 2006
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Researchers have identified the smallest stable trianion, B(C(2)CO(2))(3) (3-). This discovery advances the understanding of highly charged molecules and their potential gas-phase observation.

Area of Science:

  • Chemistry
  • Molecular Physics
  • Quantum Chemistry

Background:

  • Knowledge of stable multiply charged anions is limited, especially for trianions.
  • The minimum size of a stable covalently bound trianion remains an open question in chemical research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the smallest known stable trianion, B(C(2)CO(2))(3) (3-).
  • To investigate the stability of this trianion against electron autodetachment and molecular fragmentation.

Main Methods:

  • Computational chemistry methods were employed to determine geometrical parameters.
  • Theoretical analysis was used to assess stability concerning electron loss and fragmentation.

Main Results:

  • The smallest stable trianion, B(C(2)CO(2))(3) (3-), was identified and its geometry established.

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  • The study provides strong evidence for the stability of this trianion, indicating resistance to electron autodetachment and fragmentation.

    • Conclusions:

    • The trianion B(C(2)CO(2))(3) (3-) represents the smallest stable trianion reported to date.
    • This finding supports the existence of stable, highly charged molecules and suggests they are observable in the gas phase.