deprotonation step. In another case, MO x provides positively charged Au atoms at
the perimeter interface, which leads to form Au–alkoxides as an intermediate and
accepting hydride species. The presence of the Au–H species was proved by spin
trapping experiments [76].
Fig. 3 A plausible reaction mechanism for alcohol oxidation over Au/MO x
Fig. 2 Hammett plot for the oxidation of substituted benzyl alcohols over Au/CeO 2 _nanorod [28].
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the perimeter interface, which leads to form Au–alkoxides as an intermediate and
accepting hydride species. The presence of the Au–H species was proved by spin
trapping experiments [76].
Fig. 3 A plausible reaction mechanism for alcohol oxidation over Au/MO x
Fig. 2 Hammett plot for the oxidation of substituted benzyl alcohols over Au/CeO 2 _nanorod [28].
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