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11 years ago
Nucleophilic addition reactions occur at a faster rate if a trace of alkali is added (i.e. sodium hydroxide).  Why is this and why is a trace more effective than a larger amount?
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Alkali metals are the most reactive of the elements on the periodic table. As you go down they get more reactive ie francium being the most reactive and hydrgogen being the least. If you add something that is very reactive it will act as a catalyst and speed up the reaction. As of why a trace would do more than a large sum i dont understand.
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