Tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) nano-sized L₂(R)₈→M₄⁴⁺ (M = Ag(I) and Au(I); R = C₂H₅, CH₃, H, F, Cl, Br, Ph and SiH₃) complexes: Nature and cooperativity of metal-ligand bonds

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the characteristics and interactions of tetranuclear complexes of Ag(I) and Au(I) with NHC ligands.
• Synthesis of tetranuclear Ag(I) and Au(I) complexes with various NHC ligands.
• Characterization of the complexes using spectroscopic techniques.
• Analysis of metal-ligand bonding and coordination geometries.
• NHC ligands effectively stabilize Ag(I) and Au(I) in different oxidation states.
• Distinct coordination geometries exhibited by the synthesized complexes.
• Enhanced cooperativity observed in metal-ligand bonds, indicating potential applications in anti-cancer therapies.