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The facile metallation of 2-chloroglucal derivatives 8 and 11 affords
ready access to the corresponding Fischer carbene complexes 10 and 13.
Carbene complexes 10 and 13 undergo benzannulation reactions with ace
tylenes to provide functionalised benzopyrans in moderate overall yiel
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