Several strategies can be employed to minimize undesirable side reactions:
Optimizing Reaction Conditions: Adjusting parameters such as temperature, pressure, and reactant concentration can help in favoring the desired reaction. Catalyst Modification: Tailoring the catalyst's active sites and using promoters can enhance its selectivity for the desired reaction. Purification of Reactants: Removing impurities from reactants can reduce the likelihood of side reactions. Inhibitors: Adding specific inhibitors can suppress side reactions without affecting the primary reaction.
