Cylopentadiene reacts very rapidly in Diels-Alder reactions. In contrast, 1,3-cyclohexadiene reacts more slowly and 1,3-cycloheptadiene is practically

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Cylopentadiene reacts very rapidly in Diels-Alder reactions. In contrast, 1,3-cyclohexadiene reacts more slowly and 1,3-cycloheptadiene is practically unreactive. Can you offer an explanation for this trend?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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