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16. Conjugated Systems - Part 1 of 3

16. Conjugated Systems - Part 1 of 3

16. Conjugated Systems / Stability of Conjugated Intermediates / Problem 9

Which of the reactions is anticipated to occur more quickly? Explain.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Reaction 2 would occur faster because its product is resonance-stabilized.

B

Reaction 1 would occur faster because its product is resonance-stabilized.

C

Reaction 1 would occur faster because its product is larger.

D

Reaction 2 would occur faster because its product is smaller.

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