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I want to include a synthetic reaction that is known as Clar's reaction. It is of a certain class of cyclic ketones that condense with themselves when heated to 400 C in a mixture of zinc dust and zinc chloride.

I will add references and a description of what it is used for in synthesizing new polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

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Hi DMacks, I noticed you re-added the Muppet Wiki links on Scooter and Kermit articles. I've been under the impression that the inclusion of the Fandom Wiki on Muppet articles has historically stemmed from outdated guidelines/procedures. Am I missing something or misinterpreting? What purpose does it serve in 2026? Tvfunhouse (talk) 05:44, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea if links to the Muppet Fandom site are currently recommended to include or to exclude. But given the {{Muppets}} template currently has about 110 uses, it seems like something that should be decided with a central discussion. Maybe there has been? If so, pointing to it is a great WP:ES. If not, and you think it should be scrapped, feel free to start the discussion. It would also lead to deletion of the template itself (not just removal from articles)...no sense retaining a tool to accomplish a task that should be be accomplished:) DMacks (talk) 05:52, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Just was curious of your perspective in case you were aware of something I wasn't regarding the template. Thanks. Tvfunhouse (talk) 05:54, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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