Orbital steering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008298",
  "term": "Orbital steering",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A concept suggesting that the spatial orientation of reacting orbitals can significantly influence the rate and selectivity of a chemical reaction. This implies that for a reaction to occur efficiently, the orbitals involved in bond formation or cleavage must be aligned in a specific geometric arrangement. It is a factor considered in understanding reaction mechanisms and stereoselectivity.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "orbital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1147 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/orbital-steering/"
}