What are these pericyclic reactions?

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The discussion centers on the potential classification of a chemical reaction involving a cyclopropyl ring. The first participant questions whether the reaction is an intramolecular [2+2] photocycloaddition. The second participant expresses confusion and suggests it might be an intramolecular Alder-ene reaction, highlighting the instability of the cyclopropyl ring and its possible role in the reaction. They note that the cyclopropane ring is likely to open, creating a temporary positive charge on the quaternary carbon, which is stabilized by the adjacent carbonyl oxygen and a methyl group. The participant concludes that a 6-membered ring will likely form through proton rearrangement after the ring opens.
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First one:
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is this an intramolecular [2+2] photocycloaddition?

And this one:
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I'm fairly confused about this one. Could it be an intramolecular Alder-ene reaction? Whats confusing me most is that cyclopropyl ring up there. I know they're pretty unstable and I read that they open during electrocyclisations and stuff like that so I'm wondering if it plays a role in this reaction.
 
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It's been a while since I studied chemistry, but since no one answered, I'll throw my 2 cents.

For #2:

It's a fairly safe bet that the cyclopropane ring will open, leaving a temporary + on the quaternary carbon. There are two things that make this easier: the carbonyl oxygen can donate electrons through the conjugated double bonds, and the + is stabilized by the methyl group.

Then, I think, the 6-membered ring will close with rearrangement of protons.
 
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