title: A Au(I)-Precatalyst with a Cyclopropenium Counterion: An Unusual Ion Pair.
abstract: The synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of a novel Au(I)-precatalyst applied to intermolecular alkyne hydroamination is reported. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed the cyclopropenium counterion of this Au(I)-precatalyst imparts stability through H-bonding and other noncovalent interactions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Brock University , 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Roya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mir
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Brock University , 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Travis
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dudding