Inorganic molecule mimics odd benzene isomer

HOMO diagram of the inorganic benzene

Source: © 2018 American Chemical Society

Zwitterionic boron–nitrogen compound has σ bond between two π orbitals

An unlikely inorganic benzene has been made by scientists from Singapore and China. The molecule is a nitrogen–boron zwitterion featuring a rare bridging bond between π orbitals on opposing sides of the ring.