University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (9): 272-279.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202211040

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An Experimental Teaching Design for Learning Hammett Equation Using Suzuki Coupling Reaction

Jing Cheng1, Xueping Yang1, Jian Jin1, Peng Ren1,2,*()   

  1. 1 Experiment and Innovation Education Center, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, China
    2 School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2022-11-15 Accepted:2023-03-07 Published:2023-03-24
  • Contact: Peng Ren E-mail:renpeng@hit.edu.cn

Abstract:

This study introduced an innovative, comprehensive experiment of organic chemistry — "the experimental teaching scheme of learning the Hammett equation by Suzuki coupling reaction". The relationship curve of the Hammett equation was further obtained by exploring the influence of different substituted substrates on the reaction rate of the Suzuki coupling reaction. The results showed that the reaction rate was slowed down by the electron-withdrawing substituents on phenylboronic acid and accelerated by the electron-donating substituents. The influence of the metallization process on the Suzuki coupling reaction was also explored. In the process of literature research, experimental design, experimental operation, result analysis and report writing, students can learn the basic principle of Suzuki coupling reaction and understand the significance of the Hammett equation. The comprehensive experimental project is helpful to stimulate students' interest in scientific research of organic chemistry and improve their comprehensive quality.

Key words: Suzuki coupling reaction, Hammett equation, Reaction mechanism, Innovative experiment