Which catalyst is used in Fischer-Speier esterification?

Open in App

Solution

Sulphuric acid is the catalyst used for Fischer-Speier esterification.
In this reaction, an alcohol and a carboxylic acid react with each other in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Esters are formed in this reaction.
It is a reversible reaction.
It involves removal of water continuously.
It is simpler than the other type of esterification reactions.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O H + C H_{3} C H_{2} O H^{+} C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C_{2} H_{5}

Which catalyst is used in Hydrogenation?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program