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What is the role of concentrated H2SO4 in the reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid?(a) Deprotonating agent(b) Dehydrating agent(c) Reducing agent(d) NucleophileI have been asked this question in homework.The origin of the question is Alcohols and Phenols topic in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (b) DEHYDRATING AGENT

Easiest explanation: Concentrated H2SO4 is the catalyst in the esterification of alcohols, which acts a protonating and dehydrating agent. The REACTION is reversible and is SHIFTED in the forward direction by the removal of water as soon as it is formed.



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