The Diels-Alder & Other Pericyclic Reactions: Crash Course Organic Chemistry

The video explores the impact of UV light on DNA, leading to pyrimidine dimers, and introduces pericyclic reactions, focusing on the Diels-Alder reaction. It explains the role of molecular orbitals in these reactions, highlighting the importance of stereochemistry and regiochemistry. The video also discusses cycloaddition reactions and the role of sunlight in chemical processes, such as vitamin D3 synthesis.

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