Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The stereochemistry of compounds B and C in Fig. P28.31 is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Electrocyclic reactions are a pericyclic reaction which occur intramolecularly. These reactions will result in the formation of ring compounds under the influence of heat or light. Notably, in this process one new sigma bond is formed and one old π-bond is consumed. Intriguingly, the reverse ring opening electrocyclic reaction can also be possible to occur under the same reaction mechanism but in reverse manner. Selection rules of electrocyclic reactions are;
No. of electrons | Activation mode | Stereochemistry of rotation |
4n | Thermal Photochemical |
Con Dis |
4n + 2 | Thermal Photochemical |
Dis Con |
(b)
Interpretation:
The stereoisomer of A also gives compound C on heating is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
When the diene is having the oxygen at C3 or C4 position the sigmatropic reaction is called as oxy cope reaction. Notably, when the alkoxide fragment is involved it is referred as anionic oxy cope reaction.
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