what-role-does-the-acid-catalyst-play-in-the-fischer-esterification-of-amino-aci

Question

What role does the acid catalyst play in the Fischer esterification of amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Protonates the carbonyl oxygen to facilitate nucleophilic attack.

Answer

Forms a complex with the amino acid to stabilize it.

Answer

Reduces the carbonyl carbon to form an alcohol.

Answer

Deprotonates the alcohol to increase nucleophilicity.