http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/inocaj/2004/43/i11/abs/ic0352250.html
“Two novel ruthenium polypyridine complexes, [Ru(bpy)2Cl(BPEB)](PF6) and {[Ru(bpy)2Cl]2(BPEB)}(PF6)2 (BPEB = trans-1,4-bis[2-(4-pyridyl)ethenyl]benzene), were synthesized and their characterization carried out by means of elemental analysis, UV-visible spectroscopy, positive ion electrospray (ESI-MS), and tandem mass (ESI-MS/MS) spectrometry,” reads the abstract, “as well as by NMR spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry.”
But oh, those wacky chemists. You have got to see the accompanying illustration of the macroscale molecular complexes in question.
I don’t get chemistry, but even I was amused by the illustration!
I don’t get chemistry, but even I was amused by the illustration!
Hilaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarious!
Hilaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarious!
Fucking molecules.
Fucking molecules.
AHAHAHAHAHA!!! I love it. Scientists are SO dirty.
And, you know, chemists do it on tables. Periodically.
Because that was so hilarious, I had to:
Wow, I’m flattered!
AHAHAHAHAHA!!! I love it. Scientists are SO dirty.
And, you know, chemists do it on tables. Periodically.
The funniest part is actually the double arrow showing that the two configurations alternate over time, as is only proper. It looks as though the ruthenium polypyridine complex is polyorchid.
The funniest part is actually the double arrow showing that the two configurations alternate over time, as is only proper. It looks as though the ruthenium polypyridine complex is polyorchid.
Because that was so hilarious, I had to:
Maybe I gave up on chemestry a little too soon?
Maybe I gave up on chemestry a little too soon?
Wow, I’m flattered!
I’m curious whether there was some practical or scientific goal they were shooting for. Or whether the goal was in fact to get the provocative picture into print.
Fun either way!
I’m curious whether there was some practical or scientific goal they were shooting for. Or whether the goal was in fact to get the provocative picture into print.
Fun either way!