A simple and versatile method for the replacement of aromatic diazonium groups by hydrogen or deuterium was exploited by utilizing thiophenol as a reducing agent. The yields were over 84% for 14 examples and the isotopic purity was 100%. The reaction may involve a free radical mechanism.
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