posted on 2023-06-08, 08:40authored byAnthony G Avent, Paul R Birkett, Harold W Kroto, Roger Taylor, David R M Walton
[60]Fullerene derivatives, C60Ar5Cl (Ar = Ph or 4-FC6H4), react with AlCl3 in solution at room temperature to form Cs symmetrical pentaaryl[60]fullerene carbocations, C60(Ar)5+.