The condensation of CF2BrX (X = Cl, Br) with different carbanions is described. CF2BrX reacts with lithium acetylides and with substituted, active methylene compounds. The limits of reactivity of this reagent as well as the mechanism involved in the condensation are examined.
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Rico et al. (1982) studied this question.