Chem 335 - Winter 2002
Organic Chemistry II
Dr. Carl C. Wamser
1. (2 points) There are many possible isomers of hexadiene. Write a clear name and structure for the most stable isomer
and for the least stable isomer.
2. (4 points) Addition of one equivalent of HCl to the diene below can give four different products, all allylic chlorides. Show the reaction mechanism, with all steps and resonance forms, including both allylic cations and all four products. Identify each product as 1,2- or 1,4-addition.
3. (4 points) Complete the following Diels-Alder reactions:
a) 
b) 
