The 1,3-difunctionalization of alkenes represents a pivotal transformation in organic synthesis. Herein, we report an innovative electrochemical strategy for the 1,3-difunctionalization of alkenes with aldehydes to access 1,4-diketones via convergent paired electrolysis. This methodology demonstrates remarkable versatility and successfully applies to a wide variety of aryl aldehydes, as well as structurally diverse allylbenzenes, while exhibiting exceptional efficiency, selectivity, and functional group compatibility, thereby underscoring its extensive applicability.
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