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Discovery of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms validates a century-old theory

Covalent bonds, in which two atoms are bound together by sharing a pair of electrons, form the scaffolding that underpins the majority of organic compounds. In 1931, the Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling ...
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Scientists synthesize single-crystal sp² carbon-linked covalent organic frameworks

Chinese scientists proposed a novel imine-to-olefin transformation strategy to synthesize single-crystal sp² carbon-linked covalent organic frameworks (sp²c-COFs). COFs are crystalline, porous ...
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First Example Of Single Electron Carbon-Carbon Pairs Could Rewrite Textbooks

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...
C&EN

Energy Levels, Electrons, and Covalent Bonding

Note: This video is designed to help the teacher better understand the lesson and is NOT intended to be shown to students. It includes observations and conclusions that students are meant to make on ...