Poll: What was the coolest molecule reported in 2016?
C&EN 2016 Top Molecule
After pouring over the plethora of new molecules chemists published this year, C&EN has pared down the collection to seven of our record-breaking favorites. Now it’s your turn. Peruse this list -including a ferrocene Ferris Wheel and a complex with a whopping 16 bonds to a metal-and then decide which new molecule you this stands above the rest in 2016.From new types of nitrogen bonds to expansions in molecular stability; decide which new molecule you think stands above the rest in 2016.
Poll: What was the coolest molecule reported in 2016?
After pouring over the plethora of new molecules chemists published this year, C&EN has pared down the collection to six of our record-breaking favorites. Now it’s your turn. Peruse this list—including a ferrocene Ferris wheel and a complex with a whopping 16 bonds to a metal—and then decide which new molecule you think stood above the rest in 2016.
Thanks for your vote! Here are the poll results so far:
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December 7, 2016
Jorge L. ColónBecause a six-member ring similar to benzene but made of ferrocene units it just too great.
December 8, 2016
Dave PoadBerwyck's work on the superbase molecule will inspire generations of Chemistry students, as the teachers talking about acids and bases casually drop in the remark "Of course, the strongest base was made by a New Zealander from New Plymouth".
December 8, 2016
Ozdemir ozarslanValuable
December 8, 2016
muibi ismaheelWith chemistry we resolute
December 8, 2016
YoussefI love it
December 8, 2016
AQEEL ALAA HUSSEINInorganic Double Helix is an absolutely wonderful structure...
December 9, 2016
Alexandra DePorreCOMPLEX WITH SINGLE/DOUBLE/TRIPLE METAL-NITROGEN BONDS
December 9, 2016
Guillaume BédardI vote for the 16-coordinate cesium-fluorine complex; Best molecule EVER!!! Who are the geniuses who came up with that!!???
December 9, 2016
Caroline LanctotBest molecule ever!!
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December 14, 2016
Sadia NoorA unique molecule
December 14, 2016
Sadia NoorAn interesting molecule