Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 20.4, Problem 20.6P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
It has to be shown from the frontier molecular analysis that 2+2 cycloaddition with one suprafacial and one antarafacial interaction is allowed. Also the reason for not occurring this reaction has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Frontier molecular orbital (FMO) theory is based on the molecular orbital theory. HOMO-LUMO interaction is described in FMO theory.
HOMO: highest occupied molecular orbital
LUMO: Lowest unoccupied molecular orbital.
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