Which diene and dienophile would you choose to synthesize the following compound?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)None of these choices.

Question

Which diene and dienophile would you choose to synthesize the following compound? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV 
E)None of these choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given compound is a cycloaddition product of a conjugated diene and a dienophile. The diene should have four carbons with two double bonds, and the dienophile should have a double bond and a carbonyl group. Among the given choices, only Option C fulfills both criteria: 1,3-butadiene as the diene and maleic anhydride as the dienophile. Therefore, Choice C is the best option.

Which Diene and Dienophile Would You Choose to Synthesize the Following