Nickel-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling of aryl thiols with aryl bromides via C–S bond activation

We report a cross-electrophile coupling of aryl thiols with aryl bromides via C–S bond activation instead of S–H bond cleavage. The reaction proceeded effectively in the presence of a nickel catalyst, magnesium, and lithium chloride to afford various biaryls in moderate to good yields.