Abstract The reactivity of an (NNN)-Ni(II) aryl complex towards C–X bond formation upon exposure to a panel of one- and two-electron oxidants is reported. High selectivity for C(sp2)–N bond formation… Click to show full abstract
Abstract The reactivity of an (NNN)-Ni(II) aryl complex towards C–X bond formation upon exposure to a panel of one- and two-electron oxidants is reported. High selectivity for C(sp2)–N bond formation is observed in all cases, except under conditions when C–C bond formation is accessible. Preliminary mechanistic investigations indicate access to either a Ni(III) or Ni(IV) intermediate dependent on oxidant used and that C–N bond formation is more efficient via Ni(IV) pathway due to geometry of reactive species.
               
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