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Definition of Re, Si

  1. A stereoheterotopic face of a trigonal atom is designated Re if the ligands of the trigonal atom appear in a clockwise sense in order of CIP priority when viewed from that side of the face. The opposite arrangement is termed Si. See also enantiotopic, and illustrated under prochirality.