Gallaborane, H2Ga(µ-H)2BH2: synthesis, properties, and structure of the gaseous molecule as determined by electron diffraction
Abstract
The novel hydride gallaborane, GaBH6, synthesised by metathesis involving monochlorogallane and lithium tetrahydridoborate, has been characterised by its spectroscopic and chemical properties; electron diffraction confirms that the gaseous molecule has a diborane-like structure, H2Ga(µ-H)2BH2.