In the thermal ring opening of trans-3,4-dimethylcyclobutene, two products could be formed by a conrotatory mechanism, but

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In the thermal ring opening of trans-3,4-dimethylcyclobutene, two products could be formed by a conrotatory mechanism, but only one is observed. Give the two possible products. Which one is observed and why?

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Organic Chemistry

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Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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