Consider the following Diels-Alder reaction. Select the statement that describes

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Consider the following Diels-Alder reaction. Select the statement that describes the major product and describes why this is the major product formed. Compound B is the major product because the transition state leading to it allows more interaction between the electron-donor dyne and the electron-withdrawing group NO_2. The product mixture contains 50% of compound A and 50% of compound B because these compounds are equally stable. Compound A is the major product because it is more stable thermodynamically. Compound A is the major product because the transition state leading to it allows more interaction between the electron-donor dyne and the electron-withdrawing group NO_2. Compound B is the major product because the exon form is more stable.

Explanation / Answer

Compound A is the major product because it is more stable thermodynamically.

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