Identify the Pericyclic Reaction in Which Two Sigma Bonds Are

question 88

Multiple Choice

Identify the pericyclic reaction in which two sigma bonds are formed and two pi bonds are broken.

• A) sigmatropic rearrangement
• B) cycloaddition reaction
• C) electrolytic reaction
• D) this is not a pericyclic reaction

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