XeF2 in hexafluorobenzene T=20°C; 1 h; Pyrex.(R). vessel;

dichloro bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II); 1,2-dichloro-ethane; copper dichloride in toluene T=100°C; 16 h; Inert atmosphere; Overall yield = 30 percent; Overall yield = 37 mg; regioselective reaction;