The purpose of H+ in the reaction below is to?

CH3COOC2H5 (l) + H2O (l) ⇌ CH3COOH(aq) + C2H5OH(aq)

A. increase the yield of products
B. maintain the solution at a constant PH
C. increase the rate of the hydrolysis
D. decrease the rate of the reverse reaction

Correct Answer:

Option A – increase the yield of products