a cyclisation of diene 3 is shown below explain why the initial cation
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A cyclisation of diene 3 is shown below. Explain why the initial cation (3a) form sat C6 rather than C1, C2, or C5. Use 'curly arrows to show the mechanism
of the subsequent reaction of 3a to 4; if the cation transfers to another C, explain why.