Synergistic Manganese(I) C−H Activation Catalysis in Continuous Flow: Chemoselective Hydroarylation

Abstract Chemoselective hydroarylations were accomplished by a novel synergistic Brønsted acid/manganese(I)‐catalyzed C−H activation manifold. Thus, alkynes bearing O‐leaving groups could, for the first time, be employed for C−H alkenylations without concurrent β‐O elimination, thereby setting the stage for versatile late‐stage diversifications. Also described is the first manganese‐catalyzed C−H activation in continuous flow, thus enabling efficient hydroarylations within only 20 minutes.