Heck reaction is a type of what chemical reaction?
Redox reaction
Coupling reaction
Acid-base reaction
Precipitation reaction
Answer
Heck reaction is a coupling reaction, a type of chemical reaction where two molecular fragments are joined together to form a new molecule. In the Heck reaction, an aryl or vinyl halide is coupled with an alkene or alkyne in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base. The reaction proceeds via a catalytic cycle involving oxidative addition, migratory insertion, and reductive elimination steps.
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Where was Richard F. Heck born?
Other than Heck, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for palladium-catalyzed cross couplings?
Richard F. Heck's initial reaction discovery primarily involved which two components?
What is the primary industry that benefits from the Heck reaction?
Richard F. Heck achieved emeritus status at which institution?
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