Solid-state construction of zigzag periphery via intramolecular C–H insertion induced by alumina-mediated C–F activation

Abstract

C_aryl–F bond activation has become an important and quickly developing method for construction of carbon-based materials. We report that alumina-mediated C–F bond activation (AmCFA) enables construction of PAHs with zigzag periphery. This method includes formal C_sp³–H activation and opens an avenue for generation of carbon-based nanomagnets directly on technologically relevant surfaces.