What are Some Examples of pH-Dependent Catalytic Reactions?
Several catalytic reactions are highly dependent on pH. For example, the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis involves catalysts that are sensitive to pH changes. Similarly, the esterification and hydrolysis reactions catalyzed by acids or bases are also pH-dependent. In biological systems, the activity of various metabolic enzymes is regulated by the pH of the cellular environment.
