6) The Diels-Alder reaction of anthracene (which is achiral) and maleic anhydride (also achiral) results in the formation of an achiral product. This is not always the case (where two achiral reactants form an achiral product). a) Propose a Diels-Alder reaction where two achiral starting materials result in the formation of a chiral product. b) Would this chiral product be a single enantiomer or a racemic mixture?

6) The Diels-Alder reaction of anthracene (which is achiral) and maleic anhydride (also achiral) results in the formation of an achiral product. This is not always the case (where two achiral reactants form an achiral product). a) Propose a Diels-Alder reaction where two achiral starting materials result in the formation of a chiral product. b) Would this chiral product be a single enantiomer or a racemic mixture?

Organic Chemistry

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Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Publisher:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Chapter20: Dienes, Conjugated Systems, And Pericyclic Reactions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20.35P: The following triene undergoes an intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction to give a bicyclic product....

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