Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 28, Problem 28.47AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Each of the following reactions involves a sequence of two pericyclic reactions. The intermediate X involved in each reaction, and pericyclic reactions involved are to be depicted.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 28, Problem 28.47AP , additional homework tip  1

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. In phase orbital overlap results in symmetry allowed electrocyclic reactions. 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

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Each of the following reactions involves a sequence of two pericyclic reactions. The intermediate Y involved in each reaction, and pericyclic reactions involved are to be depicted.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 28, Problem 28.47AP , additional homework tip  2

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.

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