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Résumé : [2.2], [2.2.2] and [2.2.2.2] metacylophanes have been obtained by the action of sodium and tetraphenylethylene on meta-dibromoxylylene. Examination of the UV and charge transfer complexes (TCNE) spectra indicates the existence of transannular interaction in these derivatives. Strong absorption bands (1400-400 cm- region) due to the distorsion of the benzene rings appear in the IR spectrum of [2.2]-metacylophane. NMR and mass spectra are also described. © 1968.