Metal-methane Hybrid Molecule (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Metal-methane Hybrid Molecule

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This model shows the chemical structure of methane (top) and the new hybrid molecule. Ziurys' team inserted a zinc atom (blue) into the bond between the carbon atom (black) and one of the hydrogen atoms (white).

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Illustration: L. Ziurys

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