the number of sp2 hybridised carbon (s) in compound ' X ' is ____.
Answer: 8
Solution
The reaction shows a Diels-Alder cycloaddition between anthracene (diene) and maleic anhydride (dienophile). The product X retains the two outer benzene rings of anthracene, each contributing 6 sp² carbons. The central ring becomes saturated at the bridgehead positions but the two carbonyl carbons of the anhydride moiety remain sp². Counting: 6 (left benzene) + 2 (carbonyl carbons) = 8 sp² carbons total.
JEE Main · 2022 · 29 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Integer answer