Which of the following statements about cycloaddition reactions is not true? Cycloaddition reactions form a cyclic product with two new  bonds. The course of the reaction is determined by the symmetry of the molecular orbitals of the products. Cycloaddition reactions are concerted. Cycloaddition reactions are stereospecific.

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Which of the following statements about cycloaddition reactions is not true?
 
Cycloaddition reactions form a cyclic product with two new  bonds.
The course of the reaction is determined by the symmetry of the molecular orbitals of the products.
Cycloaddition reactions are concerted.
Cycloaddition reactions are stereospecific.
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