Rhodium(III)‐Catalyzed Coupling of Arenes with 7‐Oxa/Azabenzonorbornadienes by CH Activation

Under chelation assistance, rhodium(III) complexes can catalyze the redox-neutral coupling of arenes with 7-oxabenzonorbornadienes and the oxidative coupling of arenes with 7-azabenzonorbornadienes (see scheme; Cp*=C5Me5). A seven-membered rhodacycle containing a RhC(alkyl) bond has been established as the key intermediate. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.