Diels-Adler

[motivated dent]

do we have to know about the s-cis conformation, the syn stereochemistry, or the endo rule?

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[jalpari02]

the diels alder reaction is pretty easy to memorize, so I'm sure that the DAT will test very specifically on that. I've taken a few practice tests (topscore and kaplan) and both have asked very specific questions. it would be a good idea to know cis, syn addition, and all other aspects of the reaction.

 

[smurf528]

I think you should know these. I took a free kaplan test and it had it on there. These rules are pretty easy to learn and memorize and it won't hurt to actual know them.

 

[illbirz]

the diels alder reaction is pretty easy to memorize, so I'm sure that the DAT will test very specifically on that. I've taken a few practice tests (topscore and kaplan) and both have asked very specific questions. it would be a good idea to know cis, syn addition, and all other aspects of the reaction.

Does any1 know the stuff well enough to give us a quick recap of these aspects of the reaction?

 

[doc3232]

Does any1 know the stuff well enough to give us a quick recap of these aspects of the reaction?

This is the basics:
1,3butadiene with a ethene.
The bonds move around to form a cycohexene.

 

[joonkimdds]

This is the basics:
1,3butadiene with a ethene.
The bonds move around to form a cycohexene.

It's my favorite rxn in orgo. I think it has the sexiest mechanism.

 

[doc3232]

It's my favorite rxn in orgo. I think it has the sexiest mechanism.

hmmm...sexy mechanisms...I will have to get back to you on that.

 

[joonkimdds]

sexy....very sexy... and I pronounce it "die elders"