Reactions of a Stable Monomeric Gold(I) Hydride Complex

Abstract

Golden opportunity: A terminal mononuclear gold(I) hydride complex has been stabilized by an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand (see picture: Au orange, N blue, C gray). The complex is stable to a wider range of conditions than other transition metal hydride compounds and reacts to form a number of different gold(I) species. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.