Substituted benzolactones can be obtained in one step by a Pd-catalyzed ligand-accelerated C(sp3)H bond-activation/C(sp3)O bond-formation protocol. This step-economical approach enables the preparation of benzolactones with a wide variety of functional groups and different substitution patterns. The method is characterized by its simplicity and the avoidance of protecting groups.
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