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The shortest B(III)-O bond length in oxoborate crystals is approximately 1.2 Å. Structures with shorter B(III)-O bonds are considered unreliable or incorrect.

Keywords:

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Inorganic Chemistry
Crystallography
Materials Science

Background:

Borate minerals and compounds are crucial in various geological and industrial applications.
Understanding the fundamental B-O bond characteristics is essential for accurate crystal structure determination.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish the minimum physically plausible B(III)-O bond length in oxoborate crystal structures.
To provide a criterion for evaluating the reliability of reported oxoborate crystal structures.

Main Methods:

Analysis of established oxoborate crystal structure databases.
Comparative analysis of B(III)-O bond lengths across diverse oxoborate compounds.

Main Results:

The lower physical limit for B(III)-O bond lengths in oxoborates is determined to be approximately 1.2 Å.
Crystal structures reporting B(III)-O bond lengths below this threshold are identified as potentially erroneous.

Conclusions:

A bond length of ~1.2 Å serves as a critical threshold for validating oxoborate crystal structures.
This finding aids in refining crystallographic data and ensuring the accuracy of structural models in boron-oxygen compounds.