Identify the pericyclic reaction in which no sigma bonds are formed and no pi bonds are broken.
A) sigmatropic rearrangement
B) cycloaddition reaction
C) electrolytic reaction
D) this is not a pericyclic reaction

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Sigmatropic rearrangements involve the migration of a sigma bond from one atom to another through a cyclic transition state, without forming or breaking any pi bonds. Therefore, no sigma bonds are formed or broken in this process.

Identify the Pericyclic Reaction in Which No Sigma Bonds Are