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The use of trisubstituted selenonium salts as organic Lewis acids in electrophilic halogenation and aldol-type reactions has been developed. The substrate scope is broad. The reaction conditions are mild and compatible with various functionalities. This study opens a new avenue for the development of nonmetallic Lewis acid catalysis.
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