A one-flask strategy for the synthesis of 1, 3, 5-trisubstituted 1, 2, 4-triazoles 4a–s and 8a and b from nitriles 5a–i with N-arylhydrazonoyl hydrochlorides 3a–h and 7a and b under basic conditions was developed. The reaction provided the desired 1, 2, 4-triazoles in moderate to excellent yields (56–98%), and was applicable to aliphatic and aromatic nitriles as well as N-phenylhydrazonoyl hydrochlorides bearing ester and acetyl functionalities. A ...