J jgalt42 Full Member 10+ Year Member Joined Jul 7, 2009 Messages 241 Reaction score 3 Mar 4, 2012 #1 Members do not see this ad. This is a very general question: On orgo, how do we know when a reaction needs heat to proceed?
Members do not see this ad. This is a very general question: On orgo, how do we know when a reaction needs heat to proceed?
C chiddler Full Member 10+ Year Member Joined Apr 6, 2010 Messages 2,439 Reaction score 4 Mar 4, 2012 #2 usually when a lot of energy is required for the reaction to proceed. example: acid catalyzed hydrolysis of nitriles (CtriplebondN --> CO2H). the CN bond is very stable and needs a lot of heat for the reaction to occur. Upvote 0 Downvote
usually when a lot of energy is required for the reaction to proceed. example: acid catalyzed hydrolysis of nitriles (CtriplebondN --> CO2H). the CN bond is very stable and needs a lot of heat for the reaction to occur.
