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The synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of [Au(NO3)(CN-Bu-t)] are re
ported, a first for a C- and O-bonded gold(I) species; it is an effect
ive precursor for chemical deposition of gold on iron oxide to give ca
talysts which efficiently oxidise CO in air at low temperatures.