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Chapter 28, Problem 38P(choose chapter or problem)
cis -\(3,4\)-Dimethylcyclobutene undergoes thermal ring opening to form the two products shown. One of the products is formed in \(99%\) yield, the other in \(1%\) yield. Which is which?
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3,4
99%
1%
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QUESTION:
cis -\(3,4\)-Dimethylcyclobutene undergoes thermal ring opening to form the two products shown. One of the products is formed in \(99%\) yield, the other in \(1%\) yield. Which is which?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
3,4
99%
1%
ANSWER:Solution 38P
Under thermal conditions both HOMO of the diene system is2. In this conditions the ring opening and ring closing as follows conrotatory pathways