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Can you use p2o5 as a catalyst for esterification reactions?
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P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide) is a powerful dehydrating agent, not a catalyst for esterification. While it can remove water, it's more likely to react with the alcohol and carboxylic acid reactants, preventing ester formation.
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