Coates, GregGregCoatesRekhroukh, FerielFerielRekhroukhCrimmin, Mark RMark RCrimmin2019-11-142020-11-122019-11-12Synlett, 2019, 30, pp.A-N0936-5214http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/74715In this Account we describe a series of new reactions that we, and others, have reported that involve the transformation of C–F bonds into C–Mg, C–Al, C–Si, C–Fe and C–Zn bonds. We focus on the use of highly reactive main group nucleophiles and discuss aspects of reaction scope, selectivity and mechanism.© 2019. Thieme. All rights reserved.Organic Chemistry0305 Organic Chemistry0304 Medicinal and Biomolecular ChemistryJournal Articlehttps://www.dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1690738677367745806RGF\EA\1800951437-2096