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19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / Benzyne / Problem 5

The last step in the reaction below is a Diels-Alder reaction. Propose a plausible mechanism for the formation of the dienophile in the reaction.

A

Mechanism diagram illustrating the formation of a dienophile in a Diels-Alder reaction.

B

Reaction mechanism showing the conversion of a compound to a product with loss of CO2 and N2.

C

Detailed mechanism of a Diels-Alder reaction with water and nitrogen gas as byproducts.

D

Reaction pathway showing the formation of a product with water and carbon dioxide as byproducts.

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