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The new silyllithium reagent 1 and the corresponding cyanocuprate 3 are rea
dily generated under optimal conditions and are useful for the formation of
C-Si bonds. Tamao-Fleming oxidation of such C-Si bonds can be effected und
er very mild conditions.