The discovery of single-electron covalent bonds in carbon could expand the understanding of chemical bonding, opening vast areas of chemical space for exploration.
This unique bonding behavior showcases the potential of carbon atoms to form more complex structures, which could have implications for both chemistry and industry.
Linus Pauling proposed the idea of single-electron covalent bonds in 1931, but for decades scientists lacked the tools to observe them until now.
Observing these bonds is challenging due to their instability, as a single electron bond easily breaks and has a tendency to either release or capture energy.
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