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Scientists confirm the existence of a carbon molecule that deviates from the conventional understanding of carbon's bonding capabilities. This unique molecule involves a carbon atom bonded to six other carbon atoms, surpassing the typical four-bond limit. The structure, visualized through X-rays for the first time, challenges the long-held perception that carbon only forms up to four bonds. This discovery expands our understanding of carbon's chemistry and highlights its potential for novel molecular structures.
Saturday, 7 January, 2017