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The sigma delocalization in planar boron clusters.

Luis Rincon¹, Rafael Almeida, Jose Enrique Alvarellos

¹Departamento de Quimica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida-5101, Venezuela. lrincon@ula.ve

Dalton Transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)

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Sigma delocalization is key to boron cluster stability. Electron localization function calculations reveal distinct sigma and pi electron delocalization patterns, with sigma delocalization decreasing in larger rings.

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Area of Science:

Computational Chemistry
Materials Science
Quantum Chemistry

Background:

Aromaticity in boron clusters is crucial for their stability and properties.
Understanding electron delocalization is key to explaining bonding and stability in these systems.
Previous studies highlight the importance of sigma delocalization in small boron clusters.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the distinct delocalization behaviors of sigma and pi electrons in boron clusters.
To determine the factors influencing sigma electron delocalization and its relationship with ring size.
To assess the applicability of the Hückel rule to the pi subsystem of boron clusters.

Main Methods:

Electron Localization Function (ELF) calculations were employed.
Analysis of electron delocalization patterns for both sigma and pi electrons.
Correlation of delocalization with cluster size and electronic structure.

Main Results:

Sigma and pi electrons exhibit different delocalization patterns.
Sigma electron delocalization is primarily driven by radial p(sigma) overlapping, decreasing with increasing ring size.
The Hückel rule accurately predicts aromaticity for the pi subsystem across all cluster sizes.

Conclusions:

Distinct mechanisms govern sigma and pi electron delocalization in boron clusters.
Small boron rings are expected to exhibit significant sigma electron delocalization.
The Hückel rule remains a valid predictor of aromaticity for the pi system in boron clusters, irrespective of size.