Diels-Alder Reaction
Which diene would be more reactive in a Diels-Alder reaction and why?
A. 2, because it can transform into the cis conformation.
B. 2, because it is in a trans conformation.
C. 1, because it is very electrophilic.
D. 1, because it can transform into a trans conformation.
E. 1, because it is in a cis conformation.
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