Abstract
Gold(I)-catalysed tandem transmetallation (Sn→Au→As) of the stannylcarbyne [W(≡CSnnBu3)(CO)2(Tp*)] (Tp* = hydrotris-(dimethylpyrazolyl)borate) with haloarsines gives direct access to a range of novel arsinocarbyne complexes, LnM≡CAsR2, including unusual heterocyclic phenarsazininyl and arsolyl examples.