Carbon‐heteroatom bond formation under transition‐metal free conditions provides a powerful synthetic alternative for the efficient synthesis of valuable molecules. In particular, C−N and C−O bonds are two important types of carbon‐heteroatom bonds. Thus, continuous efforts have been deployed to develop novel C−N/C−O bond formation methodologies involving various catalysts or promoters under TM‐free conditions, which enables the synthesis of various functional molecules comprising C−N/C−O bonds in a facile and sustainable manner. Considering the significance of C−N/C−O bond construction in organic synthesis and materials science, this review aims to comprehensively present selected examples on the construction of C−N (including amination and amidation) and C−O (including etherification and hydroxylation) bonds without transition metals. Besides, the involved promoters/catalysts, substrate scope, potential application and possible reaction mechanisms are also systematically discussed.
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