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In the photochemistry of the title compounds, the anti isomer 6 afford
ed oxepine 9 whereas the syn isomer yielded 9 and 10; the reactions pr
oceeded partly via cyclobutanediones 12 and 13. The distinct photochem
ical behavior are explained in terms of stereoelectronic effects of th
e epoxy rings.