Mild Rh(III)-Catalyzed Direct C-H Bond Arylation of (Hetero)Arenes with Arylsilanes in Aqueous Media

An efficient rhodium(III)-catalyzed C-H bond activation and further direct arylation of (hetero)arenes with organosilanes in aqueous media was developed. This reaction shows good substrate scope and excellent functional group compatibility and gives the products in good yields with excellent regioselectivity.