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The study aims to unveil the retention mechanism in the gas-phase S_N2 reaction involving Cl- and tert-butyl.

May 4, 20260 citations

Unveiling a flip-over retention mechanism in the gas-phase Cl- + (CH3)3CI SN2 reaction.

XLXiaoxiao Lu JMJennifer Meyer LLLulu Li

Key Points

The study aims to unveil the retention mechanism in the gas-phase S_N2 reaction involving Cl- and tert-butyl.
Analyzed the gas-phase Cl- + (CH3)3Cl reaction.
Examined the angular distribution of products to identify mechanism features.
Identified a flip-over retention mechanism in the reaction.
Observed a predominant forward-scattering feature in the product angular distribution.

Abstract

2 reaction, where substitution occurs via the direct flipping of the tert-butyl group, leading to retention of the tetrahedral carbon center. This mechanism manifests as a predominant forward-scattering feature in the product angular distribution and provides an important perspective on substitution dynamics in organic reactions.

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