Transition metal-mediated B(4)–H hydroxylation/halogenation of o -carboranes bearing a 2-pyridylsulfenyl ligand

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Regioselective rhodium-induced B(4)–H hydroxylation and halogenation reactions of o -carboranes are reported. The key intermediate has been isolated. Iridium-induced B(3)/B(4)–H activation of o -carboranes has been achieved through steric control.