Intrinsic selectivity and its geometric significance in SN2 reactions

Sason S. Shaik

doi:10.1139/v86-016

Intrinsic selectivity and its geometric significance in S_N2 reactions

Sason S. Shaik^*

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Abstract

An intrinsic selectivity is defined for identity S_N2 reactions (X^- + RX → XR + X^-). This selectivity parameter is shown to yield information about: (a) the average looseness of the TS geometry in a reaction series; and (b) the sensitivity of the reaction series to geometric loosening.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	96-99
Number of pages	4
Journal	Canadian Journal of Chemistry
Volume	64
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1139/v86-016
State	Published - 1986
Externally published	Yes

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