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Equation/ equations for the diels-alder reaction of anthracene with maleic anhydride
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The Diels-Alder reaction of anthracene with maleic anhydride produces a bridged bicyclic compound. Here's a simplified representation of the reaction and the product structure:
Reactants:
Anthracene (a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with a reactive diene system)
Maleic anhydride (a dienophile)
Product:
9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-endo-α,β-succinic anhydride
Reaction Equation:
[Image of Anthracene reacting with Maleic anhydride to form 9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-endo-α,β-succinic anhydride]
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