BORANES AND THE SKELETAL VALENCY OF FIVE

The book analyses Borane clusters using skeletal numbers, the K(n) of a borane cluster is calculated. This Parameter is utilized to derive six equations which are used to calculate cluster valency electrons, it is also used to generate a skeletal isomeric shape of the cluster. Hydrogen atoms and charges if available can readily be distributed on the boron node points with five linkages, the resulting structure of the cluster is in agreement with the borane cluster formula. The K(n) parameter is also extremely useful in categorizing borane clusters.

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Enos Masheija Rwantale Kiremire graduated with Bsc (Hons) degree majoring in Chemistry from University of East Africa, Makerere University College, Uganda in 1970. He had the opportunity to be taught by an inspiring notable visiting chemist, Prof. C.A. Coulson. He later did a PhD, graduating in 1977 from the University of New Brunswick, Canada.