Thanks, that article refers to the press release from the university itself where the exact hydrocarbon molecule is presented: https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp

Thanks, that article refers to the press release from the university itself where the exact hydrocarbon molecule is presented: https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/blog/scientists-discover-a-single-electron-bond-in-a-carbon-based-compound/ https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/blog/scientists-discover-a-... This is very admirable work but I would say it's a bit of a "stretch" myself since there is little difference whether there is any bond between the two designated carbons or not. The molecule retains its structure whether or not there is a bond at that point. In parallel to this single-electron bond is a strong 3-carbon chain with pi electrons all over the place, actually holding the structure together. A very interesting material as a cationic hydrocarbon iodide "salt".