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Chapter 8: 8-98P (page 380)

Which dienophile in each pair is more reactive in a Diels–Alder reaction?

Which diene is more reactive in a Diels–Alder reaction?

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a) 1.

2.

b)

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01

Diels-Alder reaction:

The cyclo addition reaction of diene with a dienophile yields a cyclo hexene.

02

Final answer

a) 1.

This compound is more reactive because electron delocalisation increases the electrophilicity of the Dienophile.

2.

This compound is more reactive because electron delocalisation increases the electrophilicity of the Dienophile.

b)

This compound is more reactive because electron delocalization increases the nucleophilicity of the diene.

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