Q28E
Question
Predict the product of the following pericyclic reaction. Is this [5,5] shift a suprafacial or an antarafacial process?
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The product of the following pericyclic reaction can be predicted.
1Step 1: Statement for pericyclic reaction
The pericyclic reaction can be given as a thermal [5,5] sigmatropic rearrangement reaction. There is an involvement of five electron pairs in the reaction. It takes place through the suprafacial pathway.
2Step 2: Product of the pericyclic reaction
The pericyclic reaction’s product can be shown as,
It is a suprafacial process for thermal [5,5] sigmatropic rearrangement.
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