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Acid base catalysed reactions
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Acid-base catalyzed reactions involve the use of acids or bases to speed up a chemical reaction. They work by providing a different reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.
Common Acid Catalysts:
H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)
HCl (hydrochloric acid)
HNO3 (nitric acid)
Common Base Catalysts:
NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
KOH (potassium hydroxide)
NH3 (ammonia)
Examples of Acid-Base Catalyzed Reactions:
Esterification: Acid-catalyzed reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol to form an ester.
Hydrolysis: Base-catalyzed reaction that breaks down a molecule by adding water.
Aldol Condensation: Base-catalyzed reaction that forms a carbon-carbon bond between two carbonyl compounds.
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