A reaction, elementary or stepwise, in which one atom or group in a molecular entity is replaced by another atom or group. For example,
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Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1169 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)