Hey, its alright bro! I gotchu.
Im pretty sure the galactic symbol is the same reference to the symbol of the element on the periodic table.
For an example (Hydrogen) is H
So if im correct im pretty sure its referring to the symbols for each element
Hopefully this helps
In Fisher esterification, sulfuric acid is used as a catalyst and its function is to convert the carboxylic compound in its conjugate acid. This favours the nucleophilic attack of the alcohol. To act as a catalyst you need a strong acid, therefore sulphuric acid is suitable for this kind of reaction.
The chemical formula of oxalic is
When oxalic acid reacts with water, first, oxalic acid removes one proton and results in the formation of mono acids.
After that, in second step, oxalic acid in aqueous solution removes another proton which shows it is a polyprotic acid.
The chemical equations are: (the reactions occurs in two steps due to presence to hydrogen atoms).
When one proton is removed:
When another proton is removed:
The dissociation of oxalic acid in water in shown in the image.