By changing the parameters of fluorination reaction of bisaryl-platinum­(II) complexes, each possible competitive pathway of Ar–Ar and Ar–F formation can be selectively controlled. It was discovered that steric hindrance, type of fluorinating reagent, and temperature of reaction are determinants for Ar–F vs Ar–Ar bond formation pathway from bisaryl-fluoro-platinum­(IV) complexes. The combination of bulky ligands such as mesityl with Selectfluor at RT leads to Ar–F bond formation in the presence of possible Ar–Ar formation.

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