Synergy of Anodic Oxidation and Cathodic Reduction Leads to Electrochemical C—H Halogenation

We herein uncovered an electrochemical C—H halogenation protocol that synergistically combines anodic oxidation and cathodic reduction for C—X bond formation. The reaction was demonstrated under exogenous-oxidant-free conditions. Moreover, this is the first example of activating CBr4, CHBr3, and CCl3Br under electrochemical conditions.