When non-symmetrical dienes react with non-symmetrical dienophiles, there are two possible regioisomers to be formed as products. With this theoretical concept, predict the two possible products for the following Diels-Alder reaction. State which product is the major one and which is the minor one. OCH, OCH, ? + ? +

When non-symmetrical dienes react with non-symmetrical dienophiles, there are two possible regioisomers to be formed as products. With this theoretical concept, predict the two possible products for the following Diels-Alder reaction. State which product is the major one and which is the minor one. OCH, OCH, ? + ? +

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Chapter14: Conjugated Compounds And Ultraviolet Spectroscopy

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