Theoretical studies of SN2 transition st
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Saul Wolfe; D.J. Mitchell; H. Bernhard Schlegel; C. Minot; O. Eisenstein
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Article
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1982
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Elsevier Science
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French
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The quazitative HOMO-LVMO orbital interaction interpretation of the aZpha effect is found to be invaZid for anionic nucleophiles. In any event, gas phase SN2 reactions of HOO-and FO'O-show no evidence of the effect. The role of a hydroxylic solvent requires greater consideration as the source of pos