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What is the function of sulfuric acid in the esterification reaction?
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∙ 16y ago
Because the esterification process is reversible, and we need the reaction to be one-way, the addition of sulphuric acid as a dehydrating agent stops the water from reacting with the ester to form back into an acid and alcohol. The sulphuric acid also acts as a catalyst for the reaction by protonating the carbonyl group oxygen, thus making the carbonyl group more electrophilic
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAcids protonate the carbonyl oxygen, making the carbonyl group more electrophilic. Since the reaction is equilibrium limited, water is avoided, which is why conc sulfuric is typically used rather than conc HCl. p-toluenesulfonic acid (pTsOH) is also used frequently.
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∙ 16y agoThe sulphuric acid acts as a catalyst and provides water for the 'hydrolysis' reaction.
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∙ 11y agoSulfuric acid acts as a catalyst in esterification.
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∙ 9y agoIt is an acid. It produces hydrogen ions which protonate the organic acid molecule and make it easier for the alcolhol to attack it.
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∙ 8y agoSulfuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent.
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∙ 8y agoSulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent.
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∙ 6y agoSulfuric acid is a strong dehydrating acid.
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Why Sulfuric acid added to the esterification reaction?
works as a catalyst to speed up reaction
What is the product of 1-propanol and acetic acid?
The product of 1-propanol and acetic acid is the compound propyl acetate. This compound is formed through the esterification process, which is a reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of a substance like sulfuric acid.
What is the function of sulphuric acid in the esterification reaction?
it is for it to act like an catylast meaning to speed up the procces without being consumend in the process
Could dilute sulfuric acid be used as a catalyst for esterification?
Yes - but it is not very efficient - concentrated is much better. Dont forget that by adding dilute sulfuric acid you are adding water which is produced by the esterification reaction. Although a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium, adding a product does (and water is a product) - and so it is not ideal at all as the position of equilibrium is shifted back to starting materials by Le Chetalier's Principle.
Can sulfuric acid react with the alkaline gas?
Yes,they can undergo a neutralization reaction, the reaction between sulfuric acid and ammonia is feasible.
Why Sulfuric acid added to the esterification reaction?
works as a catalyst to speed up reaction
Meaning of esterification?
esterification is the formation of esters between the reaction of alkanol and alkanoic acid
What is the product of 1-propanol and acetic acid?
The product of 1-propanol and acetic acid is the compound propyl acetate. This compound is formed through the esterification process, which is a reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of a substance like sulfuric acid.
Which catalyst is used in any esterification?
An acid catalyst is used can be in many forms such as sulfuric acid or ion-exchange resin.
How do you write esterification equations?
Esterification Reaction: When an alcohol ( mostly primary) alcohol is treated with carboxylic acid in the presence of H2 SO4 sweet smelling compound is formed which is called ester. The reaction is know as esterification reaction.
What is the function of sulphuric acid in the esterification reaction?
it is for it to act like an catylast meaning to speed up the procces without being consumend in the process
Could dilute sulfuric acid be used as a catalyst for esterification?
Yes - but it is not very efficient - concentrated is much better. Dont forget that by adding dilute sulfuric acid you are adding water which is produced by the esterification reaction. Although a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium, adding a product does (and water is a product) - and so it is not ideal at all as the position of equilibrium is shifted back to starting materials by Le Chetalier's Principle.
Why is saponification reaction is considered to be the reverse of an esterification reaction?
saponification is considered to be the reverse process of an esterification reaction due to the fact that esterification is combining an alcohol and a carboxylic acid but a saponification is breaking apart the ester by adding an NaCl molecule (soap) to the chain of carbons.
Is aspirin synthesis an esterification reaction?
no, it is the combining of 2 acids into a new acid.
What is the function of sodium bicarbonate in esterification?
To remove the sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and carboxylic acid (RCOOH).
Can sulfuric acid react with the alkaline gas?
Yes,they can undergo a neutralization reaction, the reaction between sulfuric acid and ammonia is feasible.
Why do you not test sulfates with sulfuric acid?
I think it's because sulfate is the salt of sulfuric acid. They both have the same ions, therefore have no reaction. Its like adding sulfuric acid to sulfuric acid.
