Theoretical Study of Electronic Structure and Chemical Bonding in MOB⁻ and MBO⁻ (M = Sc -Zn) Molecules

Ze-Hui Wang; Xue‐Lian Jiang; Xiaohu Yu; Tianlei Zhang; Jun Li; Cong‐Qiao Xu

doi:10.1039/d6cp01036a

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Theoretical Study of Electronic Structure and Chemical Bonding in MOB⁻ and MBO⁻ (M = Sc -Zn) Molecules

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Key Points

This study aims to explore the electronic structure and chemical bonding characteristics of boronyl anions (MOB⁻ and MBO⁻).
Theoretical framework for analyzing electronic structures.
Comparative studies with isoelectronic analogues like CO.
The boronyl anion exhibits significant polarization compared to CO.
Findings indicate enhanced reactivity and electronic diversity in boronyl complexes.

Implication

Theoretical analysis unveils electronic properties in boronyl anions, suggesting opportunities for advanced ligand applications.

Abstract

The boronyl anion (BO⁻) is a more polarized, isoelectronic analogue of CO, rendering it a promising ligand for expanding "carbonyl-like" coordination chemistry into realms of heightened reactivity and electronic diversity....

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fadaab03f892aec9b1e66d https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cp01036a

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Theoretical Study of Electronic Structure and Chemical Bonding in MOB⁻ and MBO⁻ (M = Sc -Zn) Molecules

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Theoretical Study of Electronic Structure and Chemical Bonding in MOB⁻ and MBO⁻ (M = Sc -Zn) Molecules

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