Abstract
In this contribution, we prepare the dinuclear complex [(CNCF)(PPh3)Pt-Au(PPh3)]+ (2-F) supported by an electron deficient derivative of 2,6-diphenylpyridine (CNC), 2,6-di(4-fluorophenyl)pyridine (CNCF). Solution state spectroscopic data and solid-state structural data reveals formation of the desired dinuclear complex occurs and that it remains intact in solution. The solid state structure of 2-F, compared to [(CNC)(PPh3)Pt-Au(PPh3)]+ (2), reveals a substantial change in the C-Au-P bond angle. We postulated that this change in bond angle arises due to a weaker interaction between [(PPh3)Au]+ and (CNCF)Pt(PPh3) (1-F) vs. (CNC)Pt(PPh3) (1). Through pyridine titration experiments, we demonstrate that the interaction is indeed weaker between [(PPh3)Au]+ and 1-Fvs. 1. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments confirm that 1-F is less electron rich than 1. DFT calculations demonstrate that the HOMO of 1 and 1-F is not dz2, helping explain the differences in electrochemical behavior of 1 and 1-F and bonding between 1 and 1-F with [(PPh3)Au]+.
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