Reactivity, selectivity, and mechanism of Bi(V) promoted methane C-H functionalization in concentrated sulfuric acid

Key Points

• Methane functionalization efficiency increases with Bi(V) addition, enhancing reaction pathways.
• Key evidence shows significant reactivity improvement, achieving 70% yield under specific conditions.
• Analysis of reaction mechanisms indicates that concentrated sulfuric acid plays a critical role in facilitating reactions.
• Findings highlight Bi(V)'s catalytic potential for methane functionalization, opening avenues for future organic chemistry applications.