The superacid-promoted reactions of alpha-hydroxy and alpha-ketoamides have been studied. Ionization of these compounds leads to varied aryl-substituted oxyindole products. In some cases, electrocyclization can lead to substituted fluorene products. Dicationic, superelectrophilic intermediates are proposed as intermediates leading to the products from alpha-hydroxy and alpha-ketoamides.
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