1 = recall alkene stability = resonance stability
2 Molecular Orbital Theory – single π bond
3 Molecular Orbital Theory – Two conjugated π bonds
4 Reaction Temperature can effect product ratios
5 General Example of a Diels-Alder (4 + 2 cycloaddition) *Note: Ethylene is generally considered unreactive, because it does not contain an electron withdrawing group.
6 List of Dienophiles
7 Isomer Nomenclature (endo/exo)
8 Endo/exo cont.
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10 Unreactive Dienes
11 Highly Reactive Diene
12 Diene Polymers
13 Terpenes – composed of isoprene subunits
14 Conjugation – light adsorption
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16 Eat your carrots… they are good for your eyes?
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18 An increase in light adsorbing organic molecules can alert us of potential disease The “Heme” In hemoglobin gives our blood its color Z Z ZE Yellow Blue