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Reactivity of Dienes with Maleic Anhydride

Examine the diene formulas A through G. Using 1,3-butadiene (A) as a reference, consider the relative reactivity of each in a Diels-Alder reaction with the dienophile maleic anhydride



1. Which dienes react more rapidly than A?

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2. Which dienes are less reactive than A?

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