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For questions about reactions that favour the formation of one or more stereoisomers.

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Why do we get slightly more inversion product than retention product in SN1 reaction?

As we know, $\ce{S_N1}$ reaction is stereochemically non specific. This means, that it does not force the formation of one stereoisomer, as $\ce{S_N2}$ does. In $\ce{S_N1}$ reaction, presence of carbe …
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Why is the endo product the major product in a Diels-Alder reaction?

What is the endo-selectivity of Diels-Alder reactions? If the diene used in the Diels-Alder reaction has asymmetric substituents at the end carbons, and if the dienophile is unsymmetric, then two diff …
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