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The aim is to reevaluate the mechanism of rhodium-catalyzed cycloadditions involving gem-difluorinated cyclopropanes.

Mechanism Reevaluation and Reaction Development in Rhodium‐Catalyzed Cycloaddition of gem ‐Difluorinated Cyclopropanes

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Research redefines cycloaddition mechanism, enhancing understanding and enabling new reactions involving gem-difluorinated cyclopropanes.

The aim is to reevaluate the mechanism of rhodium-catalyzed cycloadditions involving gem-difluorinated cyclopropanes.
Conducted control experiments to investigate the reaction pathway.
Utilized DFT calculations to analyze bond activation mechanisms.
Examined dual C-C and C-F bond activation in the reaction.
Identified a novel mechanism involving fluoroallylic substitution and carbocation-mediated cyclization.
Revealed that the reaction proceeds through an unrecognized dual activation pathway.
Demonstrated that the findings can inspire the development of new synthetic reactions.

Zeng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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