JACS Image Challenge
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Challenge #17
In the communication, allylic alkylation is achieved directly through allylic C-H activation. This method proceeds through a different pathway compared to traditional allylic alkylation. However, according to the experimental results, some common points do exist between these pathways. Please find the correct common point below.
The image comes from the following article
Intra/Intermolecular Direct Allylic Alkylation via Pd(II)-Catalyzed Allylic C−H Activation
Lin, S.; Song, C.-X.; Cai, G.-X.; Wang, W.-H.; and Shi, Z.-J
J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (Article), 2008, 130 (39), 12901–12903; DOI: 10.1021/ja803452p
