The Diels Alder Reaction Is a Concerted Reaction

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Diels Alder reaction is a concerted reaction. Define concerted.

• A) The product contains a cyclic ring.
• B) The diene must be in the s-cis conformation to react.
• C) All changes in bonding (bond making and bond breaking) occur simultaneously.
• D) It is an endothermic reaction.
• E) Both exo and endo products are formed.

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