Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 14 - Section 14.4 - Hydrolysis of Esters - Questions and Problems - Page 486: 14.26

Answer

Basic hydrolysis of esters yield carboxylate salt and corresponding alcohol.

Work Step by Step

This is a double displacement reaction in which alkyl group of ester is replaced with Base

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