Organic Chemistry
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Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
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Chapter 28, Problem 28.8P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The two possible products which are obtained in the thermal ring opening of trans-
Concept introduction:
Electrocyclic reactions are pericyclic reactions which takes place by concerted mechanism. These reactions involve ring opening or ring closure in a conjugated polyene.
In conrotatory, the end group atomic orbital rotates in a clockwise direction.
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Chapter 28 Solutions
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