The interplay of antiaromaticity and diradical character in diarenoindacenes and diindenoarenes
Key Points
The study highlights how altering structural features can significantly impact electronic properties.
Anti-aromatic and diradical characteristics interplay to influence the magnetic properties of these molecules.
Rational design principles are crucial for tailoring the properties of quinoidal and diradicaloid systems.
Understanding this interplay may lead to advancements in materials with customized electronic capabilities.
Abstract
This perspective describes our efforts on how to rationally alter the electronic and magnetic properties of a class of inter-related quinoidal/diradicaloid molecules by judicious structural modification.