introducing the reader to four newly synthesized and distinctly unique 12-vertex compounds. The author emphasizes several of the techniques used in this sub-field of inorganic chemistry related to the synthesis, characterization, and analysis of caged metallacarboranes. The characterization data is conveniently recorded in four tables while a series of figures help the reader visualize complicated techniques and elaborate chemical structures. Although cursory in nature, the book provides a solid introduction and background to the field and methods of metallacarborane chemistry while specifically highlighting rhena- and nickelacarboranes. It is a book designed to aid those who are in the process of conducting chemistry research or for people who are just interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the chemistry that is not always taught in a classroom.

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