Abstract
Simple and straightforward coupling of benzylic compounds was achieved by sonicating benzylic halides in the presence of magnesium.
GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A grant from the Norwegian Science Foundation to O. V. Gozhina is greatly acknowledged.
Notes
a Isolated by preparative TLC.
b All three possible products formed.