Which of the Following Is True of Pericyclic Reactions

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of pericyclic reactions?

• A) they are concerted reactions
• B) proceed via a cyclic transition state
• C) no intermediates are formed
• D) all of these

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