kɹˈɔs kˈʌplɪŋ ʌv ɔːɹɡˌænoʊmɜːkjˈʊɹɹɪəlz wɪð ɔːɹɡˈænɪk hˈælaɪdz ɪz kˈæɾɐlˌaɪzd baɪ pɐlˈeɪdiəm, wˌɪtʃ pɹəvˈaɪdz ɐ mˈɛθəd fɔːɹ sˈiːsˈiː bˈɑːnd fɔːɹmˈeɪʃən.
Cross coupling of organomercurials with organic halides is catalyzed by palladium, which provides a method for C-C bond formation.