A linearly coordinated Hg(0) trapped in a gold(i) metallocryptand cage

Abstract

Hg(0) is effectively encapsulated through strong, closed-shell metallophilic interactions by Au(I)-based metallocryptands using the multidentate P2phen [2,9-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,10-phenanthroline] ligand; synthesis, characterization and X-ray crystallography are presented.