On the enhanced reactivity and selectivity of triazole formation in molecular flasks. A theoretical rationale

David Cantillo1, Martín Ávalos, Reyes Babiano

  • 1Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, QUOREX Research Group, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Extremadura, E-06006 Badajoz, Spain. dcannie@unex.es

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