Question

State the role of conc. H2SO4 in an esterification reaction

Answer 1

H₂SO₄ acts as a catalyst in an esterification reaction and helps to increase the pace of reaction.



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Answer 2

Answer: The role of Conc. $H_2SO_4$  is to speed up the esterification reaction.

Explanation:

A reaction occurs between carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst to form an ester is known as esterification reaction.

Concentrated $H_2SO_4$ is used as an catalyst in esterification.

A catalyst is a chemical substance that increase the speed of any reaction.

Therefore, the role of Conc. $H_2SO_4$  is to speed up the esterification reaction.