Cross‐Coupling through Ag(I)/Ag(III) Redox Manifold

Landing to explore beneath the silvery reflection of moon, unusual air oxidation silver was investigated, granting access homoleptic anion [AgIII(CF3)4]− (1). The crew compartment Lunar Lander illustrates structure 1 mimicking heraldic Occitan Cross, symbol Occitania, where this work developed. Compound reacts with 1,10-phenanthroline leading organosilver(III) compound [(phen)AgIII(CF3)3], which is depicted in descent stage Lander. Upon addition aryl boron derivatives and base, [(phen)AgIII(CF3)3] undergoes aromatic trifluoromethylation. More information can be found Full Paper by N. Nebra et al. (DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102836). Graphic design Mariachiara Nespoli Michele Bonventre.