Fig. 5: Control experiments and proposed reaction pathways.

a The stability of 2a under MW-assisted C–C bond formation reaction conditions. b MW-assisted C–C bond formation reaction using 5a as a starting material. c Proposed reaction pathways.
a The stability of 2a under MW-assisted C–C bond formation reaction conditions. b MW-assisted C–C bond formation reaction using 5a as a starting material. c Proposed reaction pathways.