Structure, stability, reactivity, bonding, interactions and dynamics in some fascinating boron clusters like B19-, B13+, B182-, B202- and MB12- (M= Co, Rh, Ir) are analyzed. Their fluxional behavior akin to that of “Wankel” motors and the role of aromaticity therein are also studied. The dynamical behavior of borospherene highlights its nanobubble like characteristics including fluxionality. The noble gas binding ability of B3+ is explored. The formation of strong noble gas-boron covalent bonds is predicted.

Fluxional behavior and noble gas binding ability of boron clusters

255th National Meeting (2018)

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