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I came across a synthesis of centrohexaindane that has the following steps: This is a Diels–Alder reaction that gives an aromatic ring. I know that alkynes will give this reaction as follows: But in the scheme, after the initial Diels-Alder to form the product with bridging $\ce{SO2},$ it canno...

While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant $R$ is the work done by the gas per mole per kelvin. I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I looked for an explanation. This is what I found on Wikipe...