Arylative difunctionalization of olefins using easily accessed organobismuth (V) reagents

In this issue of Chem, Li and Rawal present an exciting new application of Ar3BiCl2 as convenient reagents for arylative difunctionalization of alkenes using visible or near-visible light. Unburdened by air and moisture sensitivity, the method affords rapid and facile azido-, cyano-, and chloro-arylation of a bevy of functionalized alkenes.