Pericyclic Rearrangements
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Claisen

A [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement (see Pericyclics). The driving force for the reaction is formation of the strong C=O bond

Cope - similar to Claisen

Also a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement. The driving force in this case is opening of the strained four membered ring.

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