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The lowest energy reaction path for a typical Au(III)-based complex is composed of two consecutive steps: (1) substitution of chloride by the nucleophile and (2) reduction of the resulting Au(III) complex to the corresponding Au(I) derivative with the opening of the chelate ring.
