Chapter 8.14, Problem 39P

a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

• The products of the given Diels-Alder reactions has to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Diels-Alder reaction:

A conjugated diene reacts with a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond.  It is a cycloaddition reaction, where two reactants form a cyclic product.

Rule: The stabilities of carbocation are,

b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

• The kinetic and thermodynamic products of the given reaction to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Diels-Alder reaction:

A conjugated diene reacts with a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond. It is a cycloaddition reaction, where two reactants form a cyclic product.

Rule: The stabilities of carbocation are,

C)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

• The kinetic and thermodynamic products of the given reaction to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Diels-Alder reaction:

A conjugated diene reacts with a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond.  It is a cycloaddition reaction, where two reactants form a cyclic product.

Rule: The stabilities of carbocation are,

d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

• The kinetic and thermodynamic products of the given reaction has to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Diels-Alder reaction:

A conjugated diene reacts with a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond.  It is a cycloaddition reaction, where two reactants form a cyclic product.

Rule: The stabilities of carbocation are,