What is the role of H2SO4 in estrification
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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 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. is to speed up the esterification reaction.
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Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has two functions in etherification reaction -
-- it acts as a protonating agent first
-- it acts as a dehydrating agent to remove water, and drive the reaction towards ester formation.
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