The first step in a synthesis of dodecahedrane involves a
Chapter 20, Problem 20.41(choose chapter or problem)
The first step in a synthesis of dodecahedrane involves a Diels-Alder reaction between the cyclopentadiene derivative (1) and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (2). Show how these two molecules react to form the dodecahedrane synthetic intermediate (3). 1 CH3OOCC#CCOOCH3 Cyclopentadienylcyclopentadiene (1) Dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (2) (3) COOCH3 COOCH3
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