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The electrochemical reduction of a series of 2-haloaryl ethers containing a
llyl and propargyl groups under CO2 allows the synthesis of benzofuranaceti
c acid derivatives. This novel intramolecular cyclization-carboxylation rea
ction is carried out in single-compartment cells and is catalyzed by [Ni(cy
clam)Br-2].