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Induced decomposition of unsaturated peroxides in a good hydrogen-dono
r solvent leads to the functionalization of the latter. If the peroxid
e contains a cycle on the carbon next to the O-O bond, the reaction gi
ves spirans with an oxiran, an oxetan or a tetrahydrofuran ring in goo
d or even excellent yields.