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The structures and stability of the group 13-15 inorganic cubane clusters, stabilized by donor-acceptor interactions, are theoretically explored at the B3LYP/TZVP level of theory. [DMYA]4 compounds (M, Y = group 13 and 15 elements; D, A = donor and acceptor molecules NH3 and BH 3, respectively) are predicted to be true minima on the potential energy surface. It is shown that donor-acceptor "dressing" significantly stabilizes "naked" [MY]4 cubanes. Possible synthetic approaches and potential uses of these novel [DMYA]4 compounds as single-source precursors to group 13-15 materials are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8145-8153 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Sep 2009 |
ID: 17372026