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A Convenient Catalytic Method for the Synthesis of Pyridines with Henna and Pyrazole Moieties using Cooperative Vinylogous Anomeric‐Based Oxidation

“…[36,37] Recently, catalytic anomeric an-based oxidation has been reviewed by Yarie and co-workers. [59] According to the reported mechanistic path for the final step of the above-mentioned suggested mechanism in the literature (Schemes S 1 and S 2 ), [60][61][62] we proposed that the final step could be carried out via an unexpected hydride transfer reaction and realizing one H 2 molecule by a vinylogous anomeric based oxidation stage. We have studied catalytic anomeric-based oxidation both in the presence and in the absence of oxygen.…”