Question: Recall (Section 16-10) that two positions of anthracene sometimes react more like polyenes than like aromatic compounds. (a) Draw a Kekulé structure that shows how

Recall (Section 16-10) that two positions of anthracene sometimes react more like polyenes than like aromatic compounds.
Recall (Section 16-10) that two positions of anthracene sometimes react

(a) Draw a Kekulé structure that shows how the reactive positions of anthracene are the ends of a diene, appropriate for a Diels-Alder reaction.
(b) The Diels-Alder reaction of anthracene with maleic anhydride is a common organic lab experiment. Predict the product of this Diels-Alder reaction.

maleic anhydride

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