Published July 15, 2013 | Version v1
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A Hexanuclear Gold Cluster Supported by Three-Center-Two-Electron Bonds and Aurophilic Interactions

  • 1. Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)

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A heart of gold: The first hexanuclear gold cluster formed exclusively by gold(I) centers (see picture; Au?yellow, C?black, P?purple) has been shown to be catalytically active for the activation of alkynes under homogeneous conditions.

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European Commission
CATGOLD - ADVANCING GOLD CATALYSIS 321066