The esterification reaction $\text{ethanol} + \text{ethanoic acid} \rightleftharpoons \text{ethyl ethanoate} + \text{water}$ is at equilibrium. The forward reaction is exothermic. In what way can the value of the equilibrium constant $K_c$ be increased?
- Aby adding a little concentrated sulfuric acid as a catalyst
- Bby increasing the initial concentration of ethanol
- Cby lowering the temperature
- Dby raising the temperature