On standing, 1,3-cyclopentadiene is transformed into a new compound called dicyclopentadiene, having the molecular formula C10H12. Hydrogenation of dicyclopentadiene gives the compound shown. Suggest a structure for dicyclopentadiene. What kind of reaction is occurring in its formation?

Transcribed Image Text:

dicyclopentadiene> th 1,3-Cyclopentadiene Cio12 C1oHi6