Functionalized
gem-difluoro - and -lactams were synthesized through a novel intramolecular hydroamination reaction of difluoropropargylamides. -Lactams were obtained via a Baldwin disfavored 4
-exo-digonal cyclization using palladium acetate as the catalyst, whereas -lactamswere produced under basic conditions. Acid hydration of -lactams produced ketoamides or hemiaminals selectively.