why-is-high-pressure-significant-in-the-kolbe-schmidt-reaction-for-the-carboxyla

Question

Why is high pressure significant in the Kolbe-Schmidt reaction for the carboxylation of phenoxide?

Accepted Answer

It increases the solubility of carbon dioxide in the reaction mixture.

Answer

It reduces the activation energy needed for the reaction.

Answer

It prevents the formation of side products.

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It allows for the reaction to occur at lower temperatures.