Question
Download Solution PDFThe correct energy profile diagram for the above reactions is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
- Diels-Alder reaction is a type of pericyclic reaction between an alkene (called dienophile) and a diene.
- The reaction proceeds through concerted mechanism.
- It is a syn cycloaddition reaction and thus 'locked 'cis isomer favors the reactivity with dienophile.
Explanation:
Out of A and B, Compound A is less stable and more reactive. The higher reactivity towards the dienophile can be explained by following reason
- Compound A has smaller ring and thus it acts as more rigid cis diene. While compound B is 7-membered aromatic ring. Bigger rings are more flexible. Therefore, compound B will have lower reactivity towards the dienophile.
Compound A is reactive, the activation energy will be lower for the formation of PA.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct energy profile of given reactions is:
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