Show that the [6 + 2] cyclization of hexa-1,3,5-triene with maleic anhydride is thermally forbidden but photochemicallyallowed.(e) Show the Diels–Alder product that would actually result from heating hexa-1,3,5-triene with maleic anhydride.

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Show that the [6 + 2] cyclization of hexa-1,3,5-triene with maleic anhydride is thermally forbidden but photochemically
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(e) Show the Diels–Alder product that would actually result from heating hexa-1,3,5-triene with maleic anhydride.

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