Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on the reaction of organic acids, specifically carboxylic acids, with aluminium phosphate (AlPO_4), particularly under high-temperature conditions (700 degrees Celsius). The scope includes theoretical considerations of chemical reactions, potential products, and the behavior of the compounds involved.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Vivek inquires about the specific reaction between carboxylic acids and aluminium phosphate.
- One participant suggests that carboxylic acids can complex with aluminium and alter the pH, leading to a complex solution involving Al3+ and phosphoric acid.
- Vivek clarifies the inquiry to focus on the effects of heating carboxylic acids with aluminium phosphate at 700 degrees Celsius.
- Another participant speculates that carboxylic acids would decompose at such high temperatures, leading to products of decomposition rather than the original acid.
- A further contribution posits that CO2 may be released from the acid, potentially resulting in alkyl aluminum species and phosphates as products.
- A later reply introduces the idea that a ketene intermediate may form during the reaction, as suggested by a teacher.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying viewpoints regarding the outcomes of heating carboxylic acids with aluminium phosphate, with no consensus reached on the specific products or mechanisms involved.
Contextual Notes
There are assumptions regarding the stability of carboxylic acids at high temperatures and the nature of the products formed, which remain unresolved. The discussion also reflects uncertainty about the specific reaction pathways and intermediates involved.