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Abstract
The generation of a 1,2-dianion (1) from 2-iodoindole is described. This dianion reacts at the carbanionic center with a range of electrophiles to give 2-substituted indoles in good yields.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors thank Dr. S. J. Byard for NMR spectra and Dr. D. I. Smith for helpful discussions.