Specific catalysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011100",
  "term": "Specific catalysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of catalysis where the reaction rate is directly proportional to the concentration of a specific acid or base species, such as H3O+ or OH-, and is independent of the concentration of other acidic or basic species present. This occurs when the proton transfer step is rapid and reversible, and the rate-determining step involves the protonated or deprotonated form of the reactant. It is distinct from general acid-base catalysis.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "acceleration",
    "catalysis",
    "catalyst",
    "general acid catalysis",
    "general base catalysis",
    "lyate ion",
    "lyonium ion",
    "pseudo-catalysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1165 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/specific-catalysis/"
}