Answer:
If the relative configuration of the
atoms/groups around a chiral centre in an optically active molecule remains the
same before and after the reaction, the reaction is said to proceed with
retention of configuration. On the other hand, if the relative configuration of
the atoms/groups around a chiral centre in the product is opposite to that in
the reactant, the reaction is said to proceed with inversion of configuration.
For example,
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