Chemistry term

Configuration

In one sentence

The 3D spatial orientation of the groups connected to a chirality center (R or S) or of the groups in a stereoisomeric alkene (E or Z).

The 3D spatial orientation of the groups connected to a chirality center (R or S) or of the groups in a stereoisomeric alkene (E or Z).

Deriving from its main definition, the configuration is based on the order in which the different substituents are linked to the chiral center.

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