A heterodinuclear, formal Au+IPt0 complex with weakly bound alkene ligands.

Authors :: Ernst, Lukas D.
Koessler, Konstantin
Peter, Andreas
Kratzert, Daniel
Scherer, Harald
Butschke, Burkhard
Source :: Chemical Communications; 5/18/2020, Vol. 56 Issue 40, p5350-5353, 4p
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: [(Ph<subscript>3</subscript>P)AuPt(nbe)<subscript>3</subscript>][BAr<subscript>4</subscript><superscript>F</superscript>] (nbe = norbornene) constitutes the first olefin-containing, formal Au<superscript>+I</superscript>Pt<superscript>0</superscript> complex. The unusual coordination mode and the electronic properties have been analyzed spectroscopically and by calculations. The low binding energy of the nbe ligands make this complex a valuable precursor for formal Au<superscript>+I</superscript>Pt<superscript>0</superscript> complexes and a candidate for heterobimetallic catalysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]