“…triethanolamine, TEOA, and triethylamine, TEA with the appropriate acids i.e. H 2 SO 4 , H 3 PO 4 , and HNO 3 , 3,8,12,21,22 shown in the reaction schemes. For the synthesis of the PCILs, the bases were measured into a threenecked round bottom flask placed in an ice bath.…”