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Question 14 (2 points) Which of the following compounds is the most reactive dienophile in a Diels- Alder reaction? соосн, NO
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Most reactive dienophile in diels alder reaction is the one having electron withdrawing groups as they decrease energy of dienophile orbitals.

In I , one NO2 ( electron withdrawing group) is there

In II, one COOCH3 (electron withdrawing group) is there

In III, two COOCH3 (electron withdrawing group) are there

In IV, one CH3 (electron releasing group) is there

More are electron withdrawing groups on dienophile, higher is its reactivity. So answer is C option III.

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