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The mechanisms of RNA transesterification model reactions with different leaving groups (Lg−). R, TS1, I, TS2 and P stand for reactant, early transition state, intermediate, late transition state and product, respectively. Comparison of the RNA numbering scheme is shown in the leftmost frame (RNA atoms that are not present in the model reactions are indicated in green).
