Scientists Capture Rare Hidden State of Metallocene "Sandwich" Molecules, Revealing Missing Formation Step

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Scientists have captured a rare hidden state of metallocenes, a famous class of "sandwich" molecules in organometallic chemistry. These compounds, featuring a metal atom between two carbon-based rings, have been used for over 70 years in catalysis, materials science, and energy research. The discovery reveals a long-missing step in their formation process, providing new insights into molecular structure and behavior.

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