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Ring expansion reaction



A ring expansion reaction is a type of organic reaction in which usually a hydrocarbon ring is expanded. Examples of ring expansions are:

Ring contraction reaction

A ring contraction reaction is a type of organic reaction in which usually a hydrocarbon ring is contracted

Examples are:

References

  1. ^ Hypervalent Iodine–Mediated Ring Contraction Reactions Luiz F. Silva, Jr Molecules 2006, 11, 421-434 Online article
 
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