Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The products formed when each triene undergoes electrocyclic reaction under
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.
(b)
Interpretation: The products formed when each triene undergoes electrocyclic reaction under
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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