Abstract
A single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) photodimerization is achieved using Au(I) coordination and aurophilic interactions. The rigid Au2(dppbz)(CF3COO)2 precursor (dppbz = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)benzene) self-assembles with 1,2-trans-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene (bpe) to afford a discrete [Au4(dppbz)2(bpe)2]4+ macrocycle in the solid state. The alkene undergoes a [2 + 2] photocycloaddition reaction. The photoreaction proceeds via a rare SCSC transformation in quantitative yield that generates [Au4(dppbz)2(4,4'-tpcb)]4+ (4,4'-tpcb = rctt-tetrakis(4-pyridyl)cyclobutane) stereoselectively. Mechanical strain induced by the photoreaction is evidenced by the formation of ramp features on single-crystal surfaces using scanning electron microscopy.
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