 |
Organic Chemistry II |
 |
Professor Carl C. Wamser |
||
Chem 335 - Winter 2005 |
Chapter 10 Homework |
|
Organic Chemistry II |
|
Professor Carl C. Wamser |
||
Chem 335 - Winter 2005 |
Chapter 10 Homework |
1. Write all the possible stereoisomers that could result from the Diels-Alder reaction of (E,E)-2,4-hexadiene with cis-2-butenedinitrile (cis-1,2-dicyanoethylene).
Given the preference for endo addition and minimizing steric hindrance, predict the major product(s). Would this product be described as racemic, achiral, or optically active?