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What is the most suitable term for the following transformation? |
Inversion of configuration Racemisation Elimination reaction Retention of configuration |
Retention of configuration |
The correct answer is option 4. Retention of configuration. It can be seen that the relative spatial ( 3-dimensional) arrangement of bonds at the stereocenter remains the same even after the transformation. So, this transformation is said to take place with a retention of configuration. |