First gas phase study of dianionic species [Pt2(μ-P2O5H2)4 + X,Y]2− (X,Y = H, K, Ag).
Drastic differences between CID and UV-PID fragmentation pathways.
Photo-induced Ag0 formation via intramolecular electron-transfer.
PID spectra recorded in the range of 250–400 nm.
Structural assignments based on DFT/TD-DFT calculations and gas phase data.