Concept explainers
a.
Interpretation:
Products that would form when the given ester is treated with sodium hydroxide and water has to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
In presence of water and acid, the esters undergo hydrolysis to form
The above reaction takes place in presence of base and water also. If base is used for the hydrolysis, the carboxylic acid formed will be in its salt form and the reaction is known as saponification reaction.
b.
Interpretation:
Products that would form when the given ester is treated with sodium hydroxide and water has to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part “a.”.
c.
Interpretation:
Products that would form when the given ester is treated with sodium hydroxide and water has to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part “a.”.
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