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(a) In the cracking of dicyclopentadiene (BP = 1700C), why is important to correctly adjust the heater temperature so that the thermometer reading stays as close as possible to 410C? (b) If the temperature abruptly increases to 650C, can the distillate that has been already collected still be used in the Diels-Alder reaction with maleic anhydride? Explain your answer.