Tetrahedrane
Hypothetical organic molecule with a tetrahedral structure / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tetrahedrane is a hypothetical platonic hydrocarbon with chemical formula C4H4 and a tetrahedral structure. The molecule would be subject to considerable angle strain and has not been synthesized as of 2023[update]. However, a number of derivatives have been prepared. In a more general sense, the term tetrahedranes is used to describe a class of molecules and ions with related structure, e.g. white phosphorus.
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Tricyclo[1.1.0.02,4]butane | |
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2035811 | |
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C4H4 | |
Molar mass | 52.076 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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