What are the different types of solvents used in catalysis?
Various types of solvents are employed in catalytic reactions, including polar aprotic solvents (e.g., acetone, DMSO), polar protic solvents (e.g., water, methanol), and non-polar solvents (e.g., hexane, toluene). The choice of solvent depends on the nature of the reactants and the desired reaction conditions. For example, polar aprotic solvents are often used in nucleophilic substitution reactions because they do not form hydrogen bonds with nucleophiles, thereby increasing their reactivity.
