Enhanced coupling efficiency using 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) and either tetrazole, 5-(o-nitrophenyl) tetrazole, or 5-(p-nitrophenyl) tetrazole in the solid phase synthesis of oligoribonucleotides by the phosphoramidite procedure.

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