Transition between [R]- and [S]-Stereoisomers without Bond Breaking

Abstract

<jats:p>We for the first time shown that transition between (R) and (S) stereoisomers via a planar transition state or an intermediate structure without having to break a bond is possible. Rigorous theoretical calculations have been used to study this novel phenomenon and to characterize the energetic, structure, dynamic and kinetic properties.</jats:p>