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Chapter 28, Problem 28.9P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The structure of compound A is to be drawn which is formed by heating the given compound at
Concept introduction:
Electrocyclic reactions are pericyclic reactions which take place by concerted mechanism. These reactions involve ring opening or ring closure in a conjugated polyene.
In conrotatory reactions, the end group atomic orbital rotates in a clockwise direction.
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