The interplay of carbophilic activation and Au(i)/Au(iii) catalysis: an emerging technique for 1,2-difunctionalization of C–C multiple bonds

This review highlights a decade-long journey of Au-catalyzed 1,2-difunctionalization reactions of C–C multiple bonds that have been realized due to the productive integration of Au( i )/Au( iii )catalysis with unique π-activation mode of gold complexes.