The Ag-promoted α-C-H arylation of alcohols.

We herein report the functionalization of α-C-H in alcohols through cross-dehydrogenative coupling reactions. Selectfluor was used as a mild oxidant. In situ -generated HF participated in the reaction and no external strong acid was necessary. A variety of heteroaryl-substituted alcohols were achieved with good yields and with good functional group tolerance.