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Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780073402772
Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 27, Problem 27.58P
Interpretation Introduction

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Interpretation: The structures including stereochemistry of the methyl esters of endiandric acids D and E is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: 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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Interpretation: The methyl ester of endiandric acid E undergoes an intramolecular [4+2] cycloaddition to form the methyl ester of endiandric acid A. The structure for endiandric acid A is to be proposed.

Concept introduction: 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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