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1. Mirror Image Transition States

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   The existence of a mirror image transition state implies that the minimum energy path (MEP) leading to and from the transition state must pass through a configuration possessing at least one mirror plane perpendicular to the principal reaction axis. If the reactants and products are themselves chiral, the corresponding standard transition states will also be chiral and distinct. However, in reactions …

2. Molecular Rotation

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   Molecular rotation refers to the physical phenomenon where a molecule spins about an axis passing through its center of mass. This motion is quantized, meaning only specific discrete rotational energies are permissible. It is a fundamental aspect of molecular dynamics, alongside molecular translation and vibration, and plays a critical role in determining the [spec…