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In esterification reaction, the role of ...

In esterification reaction, the role of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is

A

To act as dehydrating agent

B

To act as hydrolytic agent

C

To act as catalyst

D

To act as catalyst as well as dehydrating agent

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