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Alkenes

Question

What type of addition takes places in the above reaction?

Moderate

A

[4 + 4] Cyclo addition
B

[4 + 2] Cyclo addition
C

[2 + 2] Cyclo addition
D

[3 + 2] Cyclo addition

Solution

The [4 + 2] Cyclo addition reaction between a conjugated diene (4 pie electron system) and a compound containing a double bond called dienophile (2 pie electron system) to form a adduct is known as Diels Alder Reaction .

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