Carroll, pp 789 - 794, # 1 - 3 , 7 , 8 - 12 , 14, 15 , 18
1. Explain why compound A is much less reactive than B. Specifically indicate the expected thermal isomerization product in each case.
2. If the conversion of Dewar benzene into benzene, shown below, is a concerted process, how would you describe it in terms of a pericyclic reaction?
3. Explain the following as a concerted reaction. Number the carbons in both the reactants and products to help illustrate the changes taking place.
