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3-Aza-1-chroma-1,3-butadiene undergoes photochemical [3 + 2] cyclopentannul
ation with alkenes and alkynes instead of the expected benzannulation or cy
clobutannulation reactions, providing a good method for the synthesis of l-
pyrroline and 2H-pyrrole derivatives. This photochemical reaction can be ex
tended to molybdenum and tungsten carbene complexes.