G. Mechanisms that Racemize the Λ and Δ Forms of Metal Tris Chelates
1. Non-dissociative Mechanisms: c. Contrasting the Bailar Twist and Rây-Dutt Mechanisms for GaL3
Calculated Transition State for the Bailar Twist
Viewing Tools:
Viewing Calculated Motions
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Calculated Transition State for the Rây-Dutt
Viewing Tools:
Viewing Calculated Motions
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After Viewing both the Bailar Twist the Rây-Dutt Mechanism
from several different orientations list the similarities and differences
between the two mechanisms. Suggest what experiments you might
do to ascertain if one mechanism was much more favorable than the
other for a specific molecule.
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Resources developed by Marion E. Cass, Carleton College and updated in 2014.
Computations and content done in consultation with Henry S. Rzepa, Imperial College, London