Small Rings, 88. – Reactions of Tetra‐tert‐butyltetrahedrane: Oxidation to the Radical Cation as the First Step The chemistry of tetrahedrane 1 and cyclobutadiene 3 is governed by the initial formation of radical cation 2. In spite of the high steric hindrance 2 cannot be isolated as a radical‐ion pair. Reaction of 3 with O2 generates the oxete 21 which is surprisingly stable (up to 200°C).
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