Disclosed is a process for forming a 1H-pyrazolo -1,2,4-triazole compound by ring closing a pyrazoloamidine compound comprising reacting the amidine with an oxidizing agent having a reduction potential vs AgAgCl that is more positive than 0. This improves reliability of the interconnect over conventional designs. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13B626 with another maize plant.