Question
Explain how conc. H2so4 catalysis the speed of the reaction between salicylic acid and acetic anhydride.
Answers
DrBob222
It isn't possible for us to draw mechanisms on this forum but here is one from the web.
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/catalysis/esterify.html
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/catalysis/esterify.html