CEM 311
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Endo vs. Exo geometry in the Diels-Alder Reaction
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| The overall Diels-Alder reaction between maleic anhydride and cyclopentadiene: | |
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| The starting materials: | |
| However, there are two possible products: endo and exo: | |
| Endo product: | Exo product: |
| Endo and exo addition require different approach and transition state geometries: | |
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