Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780073402772
Author: Janice G. Smith
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Chapter 27, Problem 27.53P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reaction that shows the conversion of starting material into the given product by a series of two pericyclic reactions is to be shown and the stereochemistry observed is to be indicated.

Concept introduction: Electrocyclic reactions are those in which removal of an old sigma bond and formation of new sigma bond take place. The closing of ring is a disrotatory process.

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