Which of the Following Compounds Is the Most Reactive Dienophile

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is the most reactive dienophile in a Diels-Alder reaction with

• A)CH₂ CHOCH₃
• B)CH₂ CHCHO
• C)CH₃CH CHCH₃
• D)(CH₃)₂C CH₂
• E)CH₂ CH₂

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