An asymmetric Heck reaction allows desymmetrization of substituted cyclic olefins in high dr and ee. A bisphosphine oxide is uniquely stereoselective for this purpose. Desymmetrization of bicyclic olefins via hydroarylation can also be realized in high ee.
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