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Cumulative Electrocyclic Problems
16. Conjugated Systems / Cumulative Electrocyclic Problems / Problem 2
Problem 2

For the following condition, predict whether it will undergo conrotatory or disrotatory ring opening. Show a molecular orbital picture to justify your answer.
Molecular structure illustrating conrotatory and disrotatory ring opening in organic chemistry.