Question

state the role of concentrated sulphuric acid in an esterification reaction.

Answer 1

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Conc. H2SO4 acts os a catalyst to accelerate the chemical reaction for the formation of ester in the reaction of acetic acid and ethanol.

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Answer 2

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It acts as a catyaliat and just help in fasten or slowing the reaction without giving any effect on the product