Variation of reaction parameters in a series of reactions proceeding in non-concerted
steps may lead to a situation where the putative intermediate will possess a
lifetime shorter than a bond vibration, so that the steps become concerted. The
transition state structure will lie on the coordinate of the
More O'Ferrall–Jencks diagram leading to that of the putative intermediate.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077
(Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994))
on page 1112
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