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Why is sulfuric acid used in esterification?

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Esterification is a relatively slow process at room temperature and does not proceed to completion. Concentrated sulfuric acid is used as a catalyst, and has a dual role: Speeds up the reaction. Acts as a dehydrating agent, forcing the equilibrium to the right and resulting in a greater yield of ester.

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Explanation:
Sulfuric acid provides the hydronium ions that protonate the carbonyl oxygen and make the carbonyl carbon a better electrophile. Even if anyone is using concentrated sulfuric acid, it contains 2 % water, so hydronium ions are present:

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