Phthalides have been synthesized exclusively in one pot via Pd-free Sonogashira coupling.

An efficient method for the synthesis of halo-carbolines has been developed via Pd-catalysed formation of C–N bonds through Csp2-H/N–H activation of 4-methyl-N-[2-(pyridine-3-yl)phenyl] benzenesulfonamide derivatives.

KOtBu mediated an efficient methodology has been developed for the synthesis of 6H-benzo[c]chromenes, 6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-ones, carbazoles, dibenzofurans and dibenzooxepins.

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