A nickel-catalyzed [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction has been developed where enones react with alkynes to afford polysubstituted pyrans. A mechanistic rationale is proposed, implying oxa-nickela cycle formation by oxidative cyclization of nickel to enone, followed by alkyne insertion.
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