Steric hinderance
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Atoms that are too close together in an organic molecule as to prevent the reaction by [SN2] [back-side attack]. mostly refers to technical [organic chemistry]. Slang: can be used to refer to actually doing well on a chem test and diverting a back-side attack.
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