Table 1. Optimization of Reaction Conditions.

| entry | catalyst (mol %) | 2 (equiv vs 1) | yield (%)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | none | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | none | 10 | 35 |
| 3 | CoCl2 (5) | 10 | 42 |
| 4 | III (5) | 1 | 18 |
| 5 | III (5) | 3 | 43 |
| 6 | III (5) | 5 | 58 |
| 7 | III (5) | 10 | 73 |
| 8 | III (5) | 20 | 73 |
| 9b | none | 10 | 0 |
| 10b | III (5) | 10 | <1 |
| 11 | III (5) | 10 | 74 |
Yields were determined by integration of 19F NMR resonances using C6F6 as an internal standard based on 1 as the limiting reagent, as described in the Supporting Information.
Reaction performed in the dark.