Why is cyclopentadiene must be freshly distilled


When reacting cyclopentadiene with maleic anhydride, why is theendo-adduct formed exclusively? Why does the exo-adduct not form?Also, Why is cyclopentadiene must be freshly distilled before thereaction is carried out?

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