Which of the following statements is (are)true of the Diels-Alder reaction?
A)When the diene is electron-rich, the reaction works best when the dienophile contains one or more electron-withdrawing groups conjugated to its C C.
B)Substituents which are cis in the dienophile remain cis in the product.
C)Dienes which cannot achieve an s-cis conformation do not react in Diels-Alder reactions.
D)Secondary orbital interactions typically cause the endo product to be favored kinetically over the exo.
E)all of the above

Question

Which of the following statements is (are)true of the Diels-Alder reaction?
A)When the diene is electron-rich, the reaction works best when the dienophile contains one or more electron-withdrawing groups conjugated to its C C. 
B)Substituents which are cis in the dienophile remain cis in the product. 
C)Dienes which cannot achieve an s-cis conformation do not react in Diels-Alder reactions. 
D)Secondary orbital interactions typically cause the endo product to be favored kinetically over the exo. 
E)all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true of the Diels-Alder reaction.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)true of the Diels-Alder