The gold(i)···lead(ii) interaction: a relativistic connection.
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SUBMITTER: Echeverria R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5654245 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar
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The gold(i)···lead(ii) interaction: a relativistic connection.
Echeverría Raquel R López-de-Luzuriaga José M JM Monge Miguel M Olmos M Elena ME
Chemical science 20141222 3
The crystal structure of complex [Pb{HB(pz)<sub>3</sub>}Au(C<sub>6</sub>Cl<sub>5</sub>)<sub>2</sub>] <b>1</b> displays an unsupported Au(i)···Pb(ii) interaction. This complex emits at 480 nm in the solid state due to an aurate(i) to lead(ii) charge transfer, in which the existence of a metallophilic interaction is a pre-requisite. <i>Ab initio</i> calculations show a very strong Au(i)···Pb(ii) closed-shell interaction of -390 kJ mol<sup>-1</sup>, which has an ionic plus a dispersive (van der Waa ...[more]
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