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Recent Advances in Rhodium-Catalyzed Electrochemical C-H Activation
Vikash Kumar1, Rajaram Maayuri1, Lusina Mantry1
1Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, Yerpedu-Venkatagiri Road, Yerpedu Post, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, 517619, India.
Abstract:
Rhodium-catalyzed C-H activation has emerged as a powerful tool for forging C-C and C-heteroatom bonds. Nevertheless, the requirement of stoichiometric chemical oxidants for oxidative transformations significantly hampered the overall sustainability of the C-H activation transformations. The emergence of merging transition metal catalysis and electrochemistry, called metalla-electrocatalysis provides an excellent opportunity to construct organic molecules efficiently and sustainably. This review highlights the recent developments of rhodium-catalyzed electrochemical C-H activation transformations, challenges and opportunities for future developments.
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