16. Conjugated Systems
Diels-Alder Reaction
7PRACTICE PROBLEM
Explain why diene B does not react in a Diels-Alder reaction with the dienophile maleic anhydride, however, diene A engages in a fast and efficient Diels-Alder reaction.
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Explain why diene B does not react in a Diels-Alder reaction with the dienophile maleic anhydride, however, diene A engages in a fast and efficient Diels-Alder reaction.