Gold(I)‐Mediated Isomerization of Spring‐loaded 1,7‐Enynes seen through the Lens of Density Functional Theory

We propose a mechanism for the previously reported formation of benzobicyclo[3.2.0]heptane derivatives from 1,7-enyne derivatives bearing a terminal cyclopropane. -> A mechanism for the previously reported formation of benzobicyclo[3.2.0]heptane derivatives from 1,7-enyne derivatives bearing a terminal cyclopropane is proposed.