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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Aromaticity is typically associated with planar cyclic conjugated molecules obeying Hückel's rule, with π delocalization as a key characteristic.
  • Benzene's π system favors bond alternation, with observed delocalization arising from σ-bond equalization.
  • Strong π bonds, like those between nitrogen atoms, can lead to π-distortivity, potentially overriding the σ preference for bond equalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate stabilization strategies for planar cyclic nitrogen-6 (N6) structures.
  • To explore the influence of Lewis acid coordination on the structural and electronic properties of N6.
  • To assess the kinetic stability of potential N6 structures for synthetic feasibility.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical calculations were employed to study the structure and stability of N6.
  • Lewis acid coordination was investigated as a strategy to stabilize planar N6 configurations.
  • Kinetic stability analysis was performed to evaluate the decomposition pathways of N6 systems.

Main Results:

  • Lewis acid coordination successfully stabilizes planar N6 structures, which are otherwise non-planar.
  • The degree of bond equalization versus bond alternation in N6 can be tuned by the strength of the coordinating Lewis acid.
  • Several bond-equalized N6 structures were identified as kinetically stable, indicating potential for synthesis.

Conclusions:

  • Lewis acid coordination offers a viable route to stabilize planar cyclic N6.
  • The electronic and structural properties of N6 can be modulated through judicious choice of Lewis acid.
  • The identified kinetically stable N6 systems represent promising targets for future experimental synthesis.