Controlling the reactivity of molecules under a mechanical pull has generated significant interest in organic and polymer chemistry. Inducing mechano-lability for otherwise rigid molecules has been possible through structural alterations like adjusting the pulling group, ring strain, and electron density of the scissile bond. In this article, we report that an oriented external electric field (OEEF) can significantly assist in mechanochemical transformations. Using a structurally diverse set of ring-opening reactions,
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