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Abstract: Oxidative ring opening of 3-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-4-enes, formed by the intramolecular Pt(II)-catalyzed cyclopropanation of enol ethers by alkynes, gives oxepane derivatives. Alternatively, the acid-catalyzed opening of the cyclopropane ring leads to dihydrobenzofurans or 3,4-dihydro-2H-chromenes.