Which outcome occurs from mismatched orbital symmetry during cycloaddition?

💡 Explanation

When orbital symmetry is mismatched, constructive overlap needed for concerted cycloaddition cannot occur, because the Woodward-Hoffmann rules dictate allowed pathways; therefore the reaction rate decreases drastically, rather than facilitating product formation/preference, which requires compatible orbital interactions.

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