Fig. 7: Control experiments for the B(C6F5)3 catalyzed silane insertion into benzothiazole 1a.

The reaction of a 1a and B(C6F5)3; b 1a and Ph2SiD2; c 1a-D and Ph2SiH2; d 1a with Ph3SiH or Et3SiH, respectively.
The reaction of a 1a and B(C6F5)3; b 1a and Ph2SiD2; c 1a-D and Ph2SiH2; d 1a with Ph3SiH or Et3SiH, respectively.