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7 years ago
what is the purpose of adding acid to the synthesis of ester
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7 years ago
The purpose of adding acid for ester reaction is to speed up the reaction and to observe the smell of the ester formed . Acid such as sulphuric acid is used as a catalyst in ester reaction since ester is insoluble in water and the  the reaction of ester is very slow and reversible.
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thank you so much
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