Identity reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005577",
  "term": "Identity reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction where the products are chemically identical to the reactants, differing only in isotopic labeling or spatial arrangement. Such reactions have a reaction enthalpy of zero and are often studied to understand intrinsic barriers and solvent effects. An example is the degenerate rearrangement of a carbocation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "degenerate chemical reaction"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "molecularity",
    "degenerate rearrangement"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1124 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/identity-reaction/"
}