What major chemical reaction is Kurt Alder famous for?
Fermentation
Photosynthesis
Diels-Alder Reaction
Hydrolysis
Answer
The Diels-Alder reaction, named after Otto Diels and Kurt Alder, is a cycloaddition reaction between a conjugated diene and a dienophile. It involves the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond between the two components, resulting in the formation of a cyclic product. This reaction is widely used in organic synthesis for the construction of various cyclic compounds, including heterocycles and natural products.
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