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1. Offer an explanation of why anthracene preferentially forms a Diels-Alder
adduct at 9,10 positions.

4. Outline a synthetic reaction scheme for the preparation of
triphenylmethanol from:
a. Methyl benzoate
b. Diethyl carbonate

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This in-depth solution contains reaction mechanisms for anthracene and explains why it prefers the Diels-Alder adduct, as well as a synthetic reaction scheme for the preparation of triphenylmethanol in a stepwise manner.

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