Dominos at zirconium: A cascade of N–N and C–H scissions and C–C and C–N coupling steps in the coordination sphere of zirconium directly converts alkynes and hydrazines into indoles. The reaction pathway differs fundamentally from that of the Fischer indole synthesis.
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