Table 1 Coupling selectivity on Au(111), Ag(111), and h-BN/Cu(111) in the temperature range of 500 and 600 K based on statistical analysis of 400 reaction events.
From: Polycyclic aromatic chains on metals and insulating layers by repetitive [3+2] cycloadditions
Motif | Au(111) | Ag(111) | h-BN/Cu(111) |
|---|---|---|---|
Head-to-tail | 62% | 97% | 76% |
Head-to-head | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Head-to-side | 38% | <1% | <1% |
Unidentified | <1% | <1% | ∼20% |