1. 1 = recall alkene stability = resonance stability

2. 2 Molecular Orbital Theory – single π bond

3. 3 Molecular Orbital Theory – Two conjugated π bonds

4. 4 Reaction Temperature can effect product ratios

5. 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. 6 List of Dienophiles

7. 7 Isomer Nomenclature (endo/exo)

8. 8 Endo/exo cont.

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10. 10 Unreactive Dienes

11. 11 Highly Reactive Diene

12. 12 Diene Polymers

13. 13 Terpenes – composed of isoprene subunits

14. 14 Conjugation – light adsorption

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