Owens, T. M.Nicholson, K. T.Banaszak Holl, M. M.Süzer, S.2016-02-082016-02-0820020002-7863http://hdl.handle.net/11693/24687The formation of monolayers of alkylsilanes on a gold surface is characterized by X-ray photoelectron and reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopies. The reaction occurs through the activation of multiple Si-H bonds. Reactivity of the newly synthesized systems to oxygen and water is reported. Copyright © 2002 American Chemical Society.EnglishAlkyl groupGoldSilane derivativeAbsorption spectroscopyEnergyOxidationX ray photoelectron spectroscopyArticle10.1021/ja025755f