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Question

For the following condition, predict whether it will undergo conrotatory or disrotatory ring opening. Show a molecular orbital picture to justify your answer.

Molecular structure illustrating conrotatory and disrotatory ring opening in organic chemistry.

Accepted Answer

Disrotatory ring opening

Molecular orbital diagram showing disrotatory ring opening with arrows indicating electron movement.

Answer

Conrotatory ring opening

Molecular orbital diagram showing conrotatory ring opening with arrows indicating electron movement.

Answer

Both A and B

Answer

None of the above.