Solved: Recall (Section 16-10) that two positions of anthracene sometimes react more

Chapter 0, Problem 16-39

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Recall (Section 16-10) that two positions of anthracene sometimes react more like polyenes than like aromatic compounds. (a) Draw a Kekul structure that shows how the reactive positions of anthracene are the ends of a diene, appropriate for a DielsAlder reaction. (b) The DielsAlder reaction of anthracene with maleic anhydride is a common organic lab experiment. Predict the product of this DielsAlder reaction.

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