The reaction of the starting aldehydes leads to formation of the corresponding olefins as a result of decarbonylation followed by the β-hydride elimination. In the presence of alcohols, the intermediate palladium species are trapped to form ester products.
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ChemInform Abstract: Studies in Acyl C-H Activation via Aryl and Alkyl to Acyl "Through Space" Migration of Palladium