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An ‘impossible’ 20-electron molecule challenges 100 years of chemistry

Scientists at OIST have defied a foundational rule in chemistry by creating a stable 20-electron version of ferrocene—an organometallic molecule once thought to be limited to 18 valence electrons. This discovery not only challenges conventional wisdom but unlocks new chemical behaviors and redox states, potentially transforming how catalysts and materials are designed.

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