Configuration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002403",
  "term": "Configuration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule that can only be changed by breaking and reforming chemical bonds. It describes the fixed geometry of a molecule, such as the arrangement of substituents around a chiral center or a double bond. Stereoisomers differ in their configuration.",
  "synonyms": [
    "electron configuration",
    "electronic configuration",
    "stereochemical configuration"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "molecular entity",
    "orbital",
    "absolute configuration",
    "conformation",
    "isomerism",
    "relative configuration",
    "stereoisomers"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1099 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2233 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2204 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/configuration/"
}