Inversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006057",
  "term": "Inversion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process where the configuration at a chiral center is reversed, leading to the formation of an enantiomer. This can occur through a Walden inversion mechanism in nucleophilic substitution reactions or through pyramidal inversion in molecules like ammonia. The change in configuration is often observed in reactions that proceed via a trigonal planar intermediate.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Walden inversion",
    "pyramidal inversion",
    "ring reversal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2210 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/inversion/"
}