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ChemLover72
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photochemistry question

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Compound Y undergoes both thermal and photochemical electrocyclic ring closure. Give the product in each case, clearly showing the stereochemistry. Explain your answer with reference to the molecular orbitals involved. Compound Y is shown in the attached image.
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please in ur responses include diagrams of the final molecules
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Something else? This is not a homework forum.
What are your ideas what can happen?
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