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The highly reactive triple bond of benzyne is a powerful
Chapter 11, Problem 25P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 25P
The highly reactive triple bond of benzyne is a powerful dienophile. Predict the product of the Diels–Alder reaction of benzyne (from chlorobenzene and NaOH, heated) with cyclopentadiene.
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QUESTION:
Problem 25P
The highly reactive triple bond of benzyne is a powerful dienophile. Predict the product of the Diels–Alder reaction of benzyne (from chlorobenzene and NaOH, heated) with cyclopentadiene.
ANSWER:
Solution:
Here we have to predict the product of the Diels–Alder reaction of benzyne (from chlorobenzene and NaOH, heated) with cyclopentadiene.
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