Fig. 5: Substrate scope for the reductive deoxygenation of alcohols.

Scope of di- and triarylalkane products obtained via reductive deoxygenation. Reaction conditions: 6 (1.0 equiv), 3 (0.1–5 mol%), HSiEt3 (1.1 equiv), HFIP/MeNO2 (4:1, 2.0 M in 6), room temperature, 1.5–18 h.