JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O(l) ⇌ CH₃COOH(aq) + C₂H₅OH(aq). The purpose of H⁺ in the reaction above is to

A. decrease the rate of the reverse reaction
B. increase the rate of the reverse reaction
C. catalyze it, i.e. increase the rate of the reactionCorrect
D. maintain the solution at a constant pH

Explanation

The purpose of H+ in the reaction above is to catalyze it, i.e. it increases the rate of the reaction.

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