Synthesis and characterization of P 2 N 3 − : An aromatic ion composed of phosphorus and nitrogen

• DOI: 10.1126/science.aab0204
• Publication Date: 2015-05-28T19:48:26Z
• Authors: Alexandra Velian; Christopher C. Cu...
• Keywords: Characterization

An aromatic phosphorus and nitrogen ring In chemistry, the term “aromatic” denotes energy stabilization associated with electrons being shared among atoms in a ring. Benzene is best-known compound, although numerous related hydrocarbons also manifest property. Velian Cummins now report rare instance of an inorganic compound: negatively charged pentagonal composed three two atoms. Science , this issue p. 1001