The Diels-Alder reaction is a:

A Nucleophilic substitution

B [4+2] cycloaddition between a diene and a dienophile forming a six-membered ring

C Elimination reaction

D Radical reaction

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Diels-Alder: concerted pericyclic [4+2] reaction. Conjugated diene + dienophile → cyclohexene product. Stereospecific.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The Diels-Alder reaction is a:" is Option B: [4+2] cycloaddition between a diene and a dienophile forming a six-membered ring.

The other options — A) Nucleophilic substitution, C) Elimination reaction, D) Radical reaction — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Diels-Alder: concerted pericyclic [4+2] reaction. Conjugated diene + dienophile → cyclohexene product. Stereospecific.

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The Diels-Alder reaction is a:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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