Results (I) Metalation of 2-Halo-34odopyridines (Chloro and Fluoro). 2-Fluoro-and 2-chloro- 34odopyridines (1 and 2) were readily prepared from the corresponding 2-halopyridines by a metalation-iodination sequence. 14 Treatment of these iodopyridines 1 and 2 with LDA at- 75" C followed by quenching with electrophiles led to the 3-substituted 2-halo-4- iodopyridines 7a-g and 8a-g in good to high yields (Scheme I, Table I). Identification of ...