[μ-1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphanyl)-1,2-diethylhydrazine-κ2 P:P′]bis[chloridogold(I)] tetrahydrofuran disolvate [Au2Cl2(C28H30N2P2)]·2C4H8O
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a Gold(I) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kriel Frederik H., Fernandes Manuel A., Coates Judy
Primary Institution: Project AuTEK, Mintek
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a gold(I) complex with specific structural characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The gold(I) atom in the complex has a nearly linear coordination with a P—Au—Cl angle of 179.22°.
- The Au—Au distance of the complex is 3.131 Å, indicating strong intramolecular interactions.
- The complex readily crystallizes from tetrahydrofuran, incorporating the solvent into its structure.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new gold compound that has a special shape and can form crystals easily.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a bidentate phosphine ligand complexed to two linear gold(I) chloride moieties, and its structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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