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Pentalene is a most elusive molecule that has been isolated only at liquid-nitrogen temperature. The pentalene dianion, however, is well known and quite stable. Explain.
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Pentalene is a bicyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C\(_8\)H\(_6\). It consists of two fused five-membered rings, which results in a planar, conjugated system. Show more…
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