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Simultaneous formation of four CC bonds and three rings occurs in the unique uncatalyzed thermal [2+2+2+2] cycloaddition to give the tridecacyclotetracosane derivative 2, which takes place when the highly pyramidalized alkene 1 is generated in the absence of a trapping agent (see scheme).
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