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The electrophilic cyclization of substituted propargylic aryl ethers by I
2, ICl, and PhSeBr produces 3,4-disubstituted 2
H-benzopyrans in excellent yields. This methodology results in vinylic halides or selenidesunder mild reaction conditions and tolerates a variety of functional groups, including methoxy, alcohol,aldehyde, and nitro groups.