Table 6. Catalytic Results of Alk–Alk′ Couplings Using tBu–C≡C–I and Bu3Sn–C≡CPh Catalyzed by 2.

| entry | catalyst (%) | additivesa | tBuC2–C2Ph | tBuC2–C2tBu | tBuC2–I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | AsPh3, LiCl | 92 | 8 | |
| 2 | 10 | LiCl | 92 | 8 | |
| 3 | 10 | 91 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 2 | LiCl | 91 | 9 | |
| 5 | 2 | 58 | 6 | 36 |
1 mol % AsPh3 and 100 mol % LiCl when specified.