[reaction: see text] A strategy for the construction of electron deficient 5,6-aryloxy spiroketal is reported. The process should prove useful for the synthesis of natural products containing similar spiroketals. The strategy uncovers an unexpected rearrangement between ortho and para quinone spiroketals.
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