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Li6E5Li6: Tetrel Sandwich Complexes with 10-π-Electrons

Author : Dr Sudip Pan

Year : 2024

Publisher : John Wiley and Sons Inc

Source Title : Angewandte Chemie - International Edition

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Abstract

When (4n +2) π-electrons are located in single planar ring, it conventionally qualifies as aromatic. According Hückel’s rule, systems possessing ten π-electrons should be aromatic. Herein we report a series of D5h Li6E5Li6 sandwich structures, representing the first global minima featuring ten π-electrons E510− ring (E=Si−Pb). However, these π-electrons localize as five π-lone-pairs rather than delocalized orbitals. The high symmetry structure achieved is a direct consequence of σ-aromaticity, particularly favored in elements from Si to Pb, resulting in a pronounced diatropic ring current flow that contributes to the enhanced stability of these systems.