A DielsAlder reaction of 2,5-dimethylfuran and maleic anhydride gives a compound A that
Chapter 16, Problem 16.65(choose chapter or problem)
A DielsAlder reaction of 2,5-dimethylfuran and maleic anhydride gives a compound A that undergoes acidcatalyzed dehydration to give 3,6-dimethyl phthalic anhydride (see Fig. P16.65). (a) Deduce the structure of compound A. (b) Give a curved-arrow mechanism for the conversion of A into 3,6-dimethylphthalic anhydride
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