The OMe is a strong electron withdrawing group and the OSiMe3 is a good electron donating group. Together they provide good regioselectivity because they make their Cs more reactive to the nucleophile and electrophile respectively of the dienophile. Also the OSiMe3 is a large substituent and can use steric hinderance to direct the regioselectivity. Solution The OMe is a strong electron withdrawing group and the OSiMe3 is a good electron donating group. Together they provide good regioselectivity because they make their Cs more reactive to the nucleophile and electrophile respectively of the dienophile. Also the OSiMe3 is a large substituent and can use steric hinderance to direct the regioselectivity..