[μ-Bis(diphenylphosphanyl)acetonitrile-κ2P:P]bis[chloridogold(I)] [Au2Cl2(C26H21NP2)]
2011
Study of a Gold Complex with a New Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sithole Sicelo V., Staples Richard J., van Zyl Werner E.
Primary Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Hypothesis
What is the structure and properties of the gold(I) complex with the ligand bis(diphenylphosphane)acetonitrile?
Conclusion
The gold(I) complex exhibits an intramolecular Au⋯Au interaction but lacks intermolecular interactions in the solid state.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex was formed in a solution and characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy.
- Single crystals were obtained for structural analysis.
- The study provides insights into the bonding and structural characteristics of the gold complex.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new gold compound and found that the gold atoms are close together inside the molecule but don't interact with other molecules around them.
Methodology
The complex was prepared by reacting the ligand with [AuCl(tht)] in dichloromethane and characterized using various spectroscopic methods.
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