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Similarities and Differences between the “Relativistic” Triad Gold, Platinum, and Mercury in Catalysis

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Relativistic effects in the valence shell of the elements reach a maximum in the triad Pt-Au-Hg and determine their catalytic activity in organic reactions. In this Review we examine the catalytic activity of Pt, Au, and Hg compounds for some representative reactions, and discuss the respective benefits and disadvantages along with other relevant properties, such as toxicity, price, and availability. For the reactions considered, gold catalysts are generally more active than mercury or platinum catalysts.

Source: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

DOI: 10.1002/anie.201101726

Authors: Antonio Leyva‐Pérez, Avelino Corma

Institutions: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València

Language: English

Topic: Catalytic Alkyne Reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2128091449

FWCI: 8.325

Cites: 143

Cited by: 214

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