diels alder reaction !

can two ethylene molecules participate in a diels alder reaction ?? think from every possible point of view and then answer !!!!!

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msp ·

i think no bcos diel's alder reaction is a rxn between a conjugated di-ene and an alkene.

19
Debotosh.. ·

not so simple.........think deeper ......more concepts needed!!!!!!!!!

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Grandmaster ·

yaah!!!,but one more compound will be needed...see the bond line notation....

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Debotosh.. ·

areeeeeee..................no more compound is needed......only more concepts,thinking and a bit more manipulation of conditions is needed !!!!!

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eureka123 ·

i think they react ot form cyclo butane...

1
Grandmaster ·

ya i agreee with eureka123

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Debotosh.. ·

yes the product is correct.......but can you punch in the explanation....that is more important!!!

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iitimcomin ·

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Debotosh.. ·

aree..........i am not asking about the product...its quite obvious......but how is the feasibility of the reaction between two dienophile s justified ?

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