Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.12P
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(a)

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the hydrolysis of methyl benzoate in NaOH is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Hydrolysis is the reaction of a compound with water leading to the breakdown of the compound into two parts. Hydrolysis of esters can take place in both acidic and alkaline medium. The product of hydrolysis of the ester is alcohol and carboxylic acid.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The reaction of carboxylic acid occurring under the basic condition in the presence of an excess amount of methanol and sodium methoxide is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Hydrolysis is the reaction of a compound with water leading to the breakdown of the compound into two parts. Hydrolysis of esters can take place in both acidic and alkaline medium. The product of hydrolysis of the ester is alcohol and carboxylic acid.

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