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We present a practical method for Suzuki coupling by which unprotected or N -protected indoles may be selectively arylated in the C2-position through direct C-H bond activation by electrophilic Pd(TFA) 2 catalyst. The protocol is operationally simple as it is carried out in dioxane/water mixture, and air as the sole oxidant at room temperature. Various 2-arylated indoles were obtained in good yields. The protocol works for benzofuran, pyrrole and thiophene also.

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