SOC., 75, 1051 (ln5: 3). the investigation described in this communication was undertaken to examine an alternative sequence for the initial phases of the reaction of I with alkali. All of the previously reported mechanism^^^^^^ have been based on the premise that one of the hydrogens on the carhon atom alpha to the ring is removed by base in niic of the early steps of the reaction. However, it would appear equally if not more likely that the initial proton ...
