Tandem Pd/C‐Catalyzed Reductive Coupling and Dehalogenation of Benzylic Halides

Abstract

Abstract High‐yield reductive homocoupling of benzotrichloride and benzal chloride followed by consecutive reductive dechlorination to 1,2‐dichlorostilbene and stilbene is effected in the presence of sodium formate as the reducing agent and Pd/C catalysts.