Abstract
The synthesis and properties of the nitrilium derivatives of closo-dodecaborate [B12H12]2−, closo-decaborate [B10H10]2−, cobalt bis(dicarbollide) [3,3’-Co(1,2-C2B9H11)2]−, nido-decaborate [B10H14]2− and nido-carborane [7,8-C2B9H12]− are reviewed.
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