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Theoretical basis behind orbital correlation diagram for pericyclic reactions
When discussing pericyclic reactions, the Woodward-Hoffman rules allow one to predict whether a reaction will be thermally/photochemically allowed. This has been discussed in many questions on chem.SE,...
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Why can anthracene, but not phenanthrene, take part in Diels–Alder reactions?
Both anthracene and phenanthrene seem to be structurally similar, with three aromatic rings. The middle rings in particular seem to be similarly activated towards cycloadditions.
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