Abstract Trialkyl (aryl) silanes and-germanes effectively react with metal (Al, Ti) tert-butylate- tert-butyl-hydroperoxide under mild conditions (room temperature, benzene or tetrachloromethane) mainly by the element-hydrogen bond. The character of the products depends on the nature of the element, the structure of the radical bound to it, and the solvent. The process is radical in nature. It includes the stages of formation of element- ...