Chemistry: Triple bond formed between boron and carbon for the first time

Chemists at Julius-Maximilians-Universität in Germany have created the first molecule with a boron-carbon triple bond. This orange solid, called a boryne, fills a gap in chemical knowledge as such bonds were previously unknown. The new molecule puts the boron atom in an unusually linear arrangement, which could lead to interesting reactivity. This discovery may inspire new chemical tools and improve understanding of chemical bonds, potentially leading to innovations in materials science.