Which one of the following will act as a catalyst in following reaction? H3COOH + CH3CH2OH --> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
Correct answer: C. H2SO4
- A. NaNO3
- B. Acidified potassium dichromate
- C. H2SO4
- D. SOCl2
Explanation
A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, or lowers the temperature or pressure needed to start one, without itself being consumed during the reaction. Catalysis is the process of adding a catalyst to facilitate a reaction.For acidic esterification,there is simply need of a compound that can release H+.Esterification is normally carried out in a homogeneous phase in the presence of acid catalysts such as H2SO4, HF, H3PO4, HCl and p-toluene sulfonic acid.
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