I have a question about this molecule (bodipy) and B-N bonds

Thread starter Spathi
Start date Aug 17, 2023

Click For Summary

Modern empirical models in chemistry suggest that the B-N bonds in bodipy may exhibit a bond order of 0.5, indicating a partial bond character rather than a full single bond. This concept is also applicable to metalloporphyrins, where similar bonding characteristics are observed. The discussion raises questions about the limitations of traditional bond order definitions, particularly why a bond order of 1 may not accurately represent the bonding situation. The implications of these findings could influence the understanding of molecular stability and reactivity in related compounds. Overall, the exploration of bond order in bodipy and metalloporphyrins highlights the complexity of bonding in modern chemistry.

Aug 17, 2023

Spathi

Gold Member

I have a question relating this molecule (bodipy) :

How do modern empirical models in chemistry explain the B-N bonds in this compound? Maybe we should consider this bond as having bond order = 0.5?
The same story with metalloporphyrins.

Chemistry news on Phys.org

Aug 17, 2023

TeethWhitener

Science Advisor

Gold Member

Why 0.5? What’s the problem with 1?

Thread 'Molecular-level explanation of macroscopic phenomena: dissolving'

What I know and please correct me: a macroscopic probe of raw sugar you can buy from the store can be modeled to be an almost perfect cube of a size of 0.7 up to 1 mm. Let's assume it was really pure, nothing else but a conglomerate of H12C22O11 molecules stacked one over another in layers with van de Waals (?) "forces" keeping them together in a macroscopic state at a temperature of let's say 20 degrees Celsius. Then I use 100 such tiny pieces to throw them in 20 deg water. I stir the...

View full post »