https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01014
A form of @C01496@ across the terminal atoms of a fully @C01267@ with formation of two new σ-bonds to a single atom of the ('monocentric') @R05190@. There is formal loss of one π-bond in the substrate and an increase in @C01331@ of the relevant atom of the @R05190@. An example is the @A00132@ of sulfur dioxide to butadiene:
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The reverse of this type of reaction is designated 'cheletropic @E02038@'.