Arylation of the readily available 3-alkythio-5-aryl-1,2,4-triazoles gave 5-alkylthio-1,3-diaryl-1,2,4-triazoles in moderate yield. The structures of the latter were confirmed by NOE and 13C-NMR.
Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof,
wherein
A, X and Y are as defined in the disclosure.
Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.