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It is shown that the selectivity of furan formation from butadiene is not limited by the C−H bond strengths of the molecules involved and that ring fission energies are not suitable data for the criterion applied.
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Ritschl, F., Rodemerck, U., Kubias, B. et al. Application of a thermochemical selectivity criterion to the catalytic oxidation of butadiene to furan and maleic anhydride. React Kinet Catal Lett 66, 211–216 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02475792
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