16. Conjugated Systems
Diels-Alder Reaction
6PRACTICE PROBLEM
Similar to the Diels-Alder reaction, the ene reaction substitutes one π bond in the diene with a C—H bond. Provide the mechanism for the reaction shown. Don't forget to label the hydrogens and number the carbons in the final product. Also, keep track of the new and broken bonds.
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Similar to the Diels-Alder reaction, the ene reaction substitutes one π bond in the diene with a C—H bond. Provide the mechanism for the reaction shown. Don't forget to label the hydrogens and number the carbons in the final product. Also, keep track of the new and broken bonds.