Which of the following statements about cycloaddition reactions is not true?
A)Cycloaddition reactions form a cyclic product with two new s bonds.
B)The course of the reaction is determined by the symmetry of the molecular orbitals of the products.
C)Cycloaddition reactions are concerted.
D)Cycloaddition reactions are stereospecific.

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The course of a cycloaddition reaction is determined by the symmetry of the molecular orbitals of the reactants, not the products. This is crucial for understanding the reaction mechanism and predicting the outcome based on orbital symmetry considerations.

Which of the Following Statements About Cycloaddition Reactions Is Not