Core–shell [Cu 45 (C 6 H 11 S) 24 (P(PhF) 3 ) 4 H 19 ] 2+ nanocluster: synthesis, structure and catalytic hydroboration

The core–shell copper hydride nanocluster, [Cu 45 (C 6 H 11 S) 24 (P(PhF) 3 ) 4 H 19 ] 2+ , featuring a distinct structure, exhibits excellent catalytic activity for the hydroboration of terminal alkynes, achieving yields of up to 98.3%.