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 | | Explanation: See the introduction in the lab manual and your lab text. |
 | | Answer: a-Explanation: In a Diels Alder reaction, the endo product is usually formed first, because it is the result of favorable p orbital overlap as the two reactant molecules come together. |
 | | However, under reversible conditions, the exo product will predominate, because even though it is not formed as quickly, it is more stable, has less steric strain, than the endo isomer. |
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