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(a)
Interpretation: The product formed when the given compound in Problem 27.6 undergoes photochemical electrocyclic ring opening or ring closure is to be predicted. The given process is to be labeled as conrotatory or disrotatory. The stereochemistry around tetrahedral stereogenic centers and double bonds is to be indicated.
Concept introduction: Electrocyclic reactions involve the conversion of
Curved arrows aid in determining the movement and flow of electrons in the reaction. The electrons that take part in the
(b)
Interpretation: The product formed when the given compound in Problem 27.6 undergoes photochemical electrocyclic ring opening or ring closure is to be predicted. The given process is to be labeled as conrotatory or disrotatory. The stereochemistry around tetrahedral stereogenic centers and double bonds is to be indicated.
Concept introduction: Electrocyclic reactions involve the conversion of
Curved arrows aid in determining the movement and flow of electrons in the reaction. The electrons that take part in the chemical reactions are shown by the curved arrows.
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