in the esterification of acetylsalicylic acid phosphoric acid was used as a catalyst. Hydrochloric acid is about as strong a mineral acid as sulfuric acid. Why would HCl be not a satisfactory catalyst in this reaction?

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in the esterification of acetylsalicylic acid phosphoric acid was used as a catalyst. Hydrochloric acid is about as strong a mineral acid as sulfuric acid. Why would HCl be not a satisfactory catalyst in this reaction?

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