Molecules with a hexagonal planar geometry exist

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Is it true that molecules with a hexagonal planar geometry exist?

Yes. Molecules with hexagonal planar geometry exist, as demonstrated by chemical studies isolating specific planar hexaborane ring systems.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · Common knowledge · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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The claim states that molecules with a hexagonal planar geometry exist. This is a basic chemical fact well-evidenced by studies such as the synthesis of planar hexaborane rings on metal templates. Therefore, the claim is common knowledge regarding chemical bonding and molecular geometry, and is supported by retrieved literature.

Evidence for · 1

All-boron analogue of planar benzene on an osmium template.

2026

This study reports the synthesis and structure of a planar hexaborane B6 ring system (bis-nido-[Cp*Os(η6-B6H11)]), providing a specific example of a molecular structure with hexagonal planar geometry.

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K, K., G, J., ED, J., & S, G. (2026). All-boron analogue of planar benzene on an osmium template.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc06992k

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