Which of the Following Orbitals Are Involved a Thermal [4+2]

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following orbitals are involved a thermal [4+2] cycloaddition?

• A)the dienophile HOMO and the diene HOMO
• B)the dienophile HOMO and the diene LUMO
• C)the dienophile LUMO and the diene HOMO
• D)the dienophile LUMO and the diene LUMO

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Definitions:

Lobsters

Marine crustaceans with a hard shell, long antennae, and ten legs, known for being a popular seafood.

Squids

Cephalopod mollusks known for their bilateral symmetry, elongated bodies, large eyes, and ability to squirt ink as a defense mechanism.

Cephalopods

A class of mollusks, including octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, known for their complex behaviors and advanced nervous systems.

Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina to produce clear images.