A new tandem C-N and C-C bond-forming reaction has been achieved through Rh(II) /Pd(0) catalysis. The sequence first involves an iodine(III) oxidant, then the in situ generated iodine(I) by-product is used as a coupling partner. The overall process demonstrates the synthetic value of iodoarenes produced in trivalent iodine reagent mediated oxidations.
Keywords: CH Activation; cross-coupling; homogeneous catalysis; hypervalent compounds; synthetic methods.
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