The synthesis of a neutral boryne
摘要
Among the first-row p-block elements that can conceivably form neutral triple-bonded species (boron, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen), all combinations have been realized except that between boron and carbon. This deficiency is especially glaring as stable molecules containing C≡C and B≡B triple bonds (in alkynes and diborynes, respectively), as well as those with C=B double bonds, are well established. Here we describe the synthesis and isolation of a boryne, in its neutral and uncoordinated form, closing the remaining gap in the family of neutral first-row p-block compounds with triple bonds. The B≡C triple bond is confirmed by experimental and computational methods, as well as a series of further reactions notably including its π-coordination to a copper(I) fragment.