The Kolbe Reaction

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https://joechem.io/videos/163 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we'll master the Kolbe Rxn. The Kolbe Rxn is when a phenoxide ion (deprotonated phenol) attacks carbon dioxide. We'll walk through the mechanism (which is short and sweet) and be pros at this reaction in no time.

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