Lithium monoxide anion

Lithium monoxide anion (LiO) is a superbase existing in the gas phase. It was the strongest known base until 2008, when the isomeric diethynylbenzene dianions were determined to have a higher proton affinity. The methanide ion CH3 was the strongest known base before lithium monoxide anion was discovered.

Lithium monoxide anion
Names
IUPAC name
Lithium monoxide anion
Other names
Lithate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/Li.O/q;-1
    Key: IXZJKKSRIFXCQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [Li]-[O-]
Properties
LiO
Molar mass 22.94 g·mol−1
Conjugate acid Lithium hydroxide
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Extremely corrosive
Related compounds
Related bases
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

LiO has a proton affinity of ~1782 kJ/mol.

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