Chemistry is more than just periodic tables, complex formulas, and bubbling beakers in a laboratory. It is the foundation of modern science and a crucial subject that impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. From the food we eat to the medicines we take, and from the energy that powers our world to the materials […]

Carboxylic acids are among the most functional and biologically important molecules in organic chemistry. As organic chemistry teachers, we frequently field questions about their reactivity toward various reduction methods. One question that comes up often is: Can hydrogen gas (H₂) in the presence of a nickel catalyst reduce carboxylic acids to alcohols? The short answer […]