Using the Woodward–Hoffmann rules, predict the stereochemistry of belowreaction.   photochemical electrocyclic ring closure of deca-1,3,5,7,9-pentaene

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Using the Woodward–Hoffmann rules, predict the stereochemistry of below
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photochemical electrocyclic ring closure of deca-1,3,5,7,9-pentaene

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