6.3 - Homogeneous Catalysis: Acid–Base and Transition-Metal Examples
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What is the role of acid in acid-catalyzed ester hydrolysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how protonation affects reactivity.
Name one transition metal commonly used in catalysis.
💡 Hint: Think about metals that are often mentioned in catalytic cycles.
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What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to activation energy when a catalyst is present.
True or False: Catalysts change the overall energy balance of a reaction.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how catalysts function without altering the reactants or products.
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Outline a reaction scheme for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl acetate.
💡 Hint: Track each stage of interaction step by step.
Analyze and predict the effects of changing concentrations of acid in the reaction rate of ester hydrolysis.
💡 Hint: Focus on how changes in concentration affect reactant availability.
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