Which outcome results when mismatched molecular orbital symmetries undergo [forbidden] cycloaddition?

💡 Explanation

The reaction rate decreases precipitously because, *orbital symmetry conservation*, a quantum mechanical effect dictates that only reactions with matching symmetry of the interacting molecular orbitals are allowed. Therefore the activation energy rises sharply rather than forming products, because reaction via other, non-concerted pathways becomes favorable.

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