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aReaction conditions: Substrate (1-3 mmol), Iron powder (4 eqv.), water (10 mL), 50°C (oil bath), 29 h bConversion, yield and selectivity (for desired product to other products) was >99% (based on GC area) in all the entries cIsolated yield |
Table 2: Oxidation of various naphthalene derivativesa. |