The first step in a synthesis of dodecahedrane involves a

Chapter 20, Problem 20.41

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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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