base catalysis

Can Fisher Esterification Use A Base?

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Can Fisher Esterification Use A Base? Fischer-Speier Esterification. The Lewis or Brønstedt acid-catalyzed esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols to give esters is a typical reaction in which the products and reactants are in equilibrium. Why is Naoh not used in Fischer esterification? Sodium hydroxide is a much stronger base and better nucleophile than sodium

Do Bases Dissolve Metals?

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Do Bases Dissolve Metals? Do bases dissolve metals? Answer: Strong acids and strong bases dissolve many metals. What do bases dissolve? Bases can be either water soluble or insoluble. Insoluble bases react with acids, directly dissolving in the acid as they react. Soluble bases form hydroxide ions in solution, that then react with the acid