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Propargylic silanes of type 2,4,9,11, and 13 undergo smooth cyclizatio
n in refluxing benzene and in the presence of AIBN and tributyltin hyd
ride. Ring closure of carbocycles and also of 5- and 6-membered 0-hete
rocyclic sings is achieved in high chemical yields.