Structure of the world's first molecule with a triple bond between boron (B) and carbon (C). Credit: Rian Dewhurst / University of Wuerzburg ...

These bonds are essential in forming fundamental molecular structures, such as carbon monoxide (CO), which is a toxic, flammable gas slightly less dense than air, as well as atmospheric nitrogen ...

"Chemistry: Triple bond formed between boron and carbon for the first time." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 4 March 2025. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 03 / 250304114053.htm>.

Researchers from the University of W&uuml;rzburg are opening up new horizons in chemistry: They present the world&#39;s first triple bond between the atoms boron and carbon.