Synthesis and characterization of N-heterocyclic carbene–M⋯OEt2 complexes (M = Cu, Ag, Au). Analysis of solvated auxiliary-ligand free [(NHC)M]+ species
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We report the synthesis, characterization and computational analysis of coinage metal-ether and related –OH2 complexes supported by N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHC), SIPr and Et2CAAC.