When trans-3,4-dimethylcyclobutene is heated, conrotatory ring opening can produce two different products, yet only one is formed.

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When trans-3,4-dimethylcyclobutene is heated, conrotatory ring opening can produce two different products, yet only one is formed. Draw both products, identify which product is formed, and then explain why the other product is not formed.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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