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January 1, 2025Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Cyclo[6]carbon-connected isomers of cyclo[18]carbon: exploring the electronic structure, aromaticity and antiaromaticity

Xiaoyang Lei Tianan Fang Hao Liu Shuiqing Li

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Key Points

Theoretical calculations indicate the presence of cyclo[18]carbon allotropes exhibiting aromaticity or antiaromaticity.
These findings expand the understanding of the electronic structure of carbon-based materials, highlighting intriguing molecular characteristics.
The analysis shows the potential for novel compounds in carbon allotropes, which may have implications for material science.
The study emphasizes the need for further exploration of the properties of these cyclo[18]carbon derivatives.

Implication

Theoretical calculations reveal cyclo[18]carbon allotropes with varying aromaticity, suggesting distinct properties.

Abstract

Theoretical calculations suggest that there exist other allotropes of cyclo[18]carbon that exhibit either aromaticity or antiaromaticity.

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Lei et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a3f954b1d3bfb60de12f https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cp02154e

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