PROBLEM 14.62 Even though naphthalene and anthra- cene are polynuclear aromatic compounds, they undergo the Diels-Alder reaction. For example, anthracene readily reacts with maleic anhydride. However, the reaction of naphthalene with maleic anhydride proceeds efficiently only under high pressure. + + O xylene 140 °C, 10 min 100 °C 9.6 kbar, 17 h ? ?

PROBLEM 14.62 Even though naphthalene and anthra- cene are polynuclear aromatic compounds, they undergo the Diels-Alder reaction. For example, anthracene readily reacts with maleic anhydride. However, the reaction of naphthalene with maleic anhydride proceeds efficiently only under high pressure. + + O xylene 140 °C, 10 min 100 °C 9.6 kbar, 17 h ? ?

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Chapter9: Alkynes: An Introduction To Organic Synthesis

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Problem 35AP: Identify the reagents a-c in the following scheme:

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