Coinage metal ions (Cu, Ag, Au) play an important role in many reactions involving alkenes and alkynes.  An area of research focus in our laboratory is the investigation of reaction intermediates or the isolation of closely related and isolable models for intermediates in such processes.  We have utilized a variety of highly fluorinated ligands (like tris(pyrazolyl)borates and triazapentadienyl systems) and anions to stabilize molecules featuring bonds between coinage metal ions and simple alkenes and alkynes.  Structures, bonding and properties of these adduct and coinage metal family group trends will be discussed.

Isolable alkene and alkyne complexes of copper, silver, and gold

241st National Meeting (2011)

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