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Reaction of different vinyl bromides (1a-3a), beating phenyl substitut
ed alkenyloxyalkyl groups, with Ni(CO)4 affords the corresponding subs
tituted cyclic ethers 1b-3b in moderate to good yields and high diaste
reoselectivity. In the cyclization of 1a, the stereoselectivity of the
process can be reversed by the use of additives, such as KOAc, TIOAc,
Cs2CO3, and KOCOCF3.