Pure Appl. Chem., 2003, Vol. 75, No. 9, pp. 1315-1323
doi:10.1351/pac200375091315
Evolving patterns in boron cluster chemistry*
Mark A. Fox and Ken Wade
Chemistry Department, University Science Laboratories, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
Abstract:
This paper outlines the development of our knowledge and understanding of the structures and bonding of boron cluster compounds, with particular reference to the evolving complementary roles localized bonding and molecular orbital treatments have played in providing simple rationalizations of their polyhedral molecules.
*Lecture presented at the XIth International Meeting on Boron Chemistry (IMEBORON XI), Moscow, Russia, 28 July - 2 August 2002. Other presentations are published in this issue, pp. 1157-1355.