The last decade has seen an explosion in research reports in the area of C–H functionalization and activation in organic synthesis. Since organic compounds mainly consist of a carbon skeleton that bears a large number of hydrogens, it is highly desirable to be able to take advantage of the myriad of C–H groups in organic molecules as functional handles for bond formation, and in some cases, bond-breaking processes. In this Thematic Series, a collection of ten contributions from researchers in the area of C–H functionalization from Europe, United States, Japan, China, India, and Brazil is presented. These contributions include full accounts on primary research in the area of C–H functionalization and activation and reviews that focus on aspects of this exciting field.

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C–H Functionalization