Elucidate the Metal-Catalyzed Decarboxylative Coupling of Carboxylic Acids on Metal Surfaces
Metal-catalyzed thermodynamic difference in the stepwise decarboxylative coupling of carboxylic acids on metal surfaces is reported. Our study reveals that the decarboxylative coupling includes three steps: deprotonation, decarboxylation, and C–C coupling. Furthermore, it exhibits a strong underlying-metal-substrate...