The mechanism of reduction of tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) to the anionic dihydropyrrole derivative 1 with tris(2,2′-bipyridine)titanium has been elucidated. 1 is formed via condensation of two TCNE molecules. The X-ray structure analysis was carried out on a Ph4As salt of 1. ◯ = N, • = C.
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