Hydrolysis of ester in the presence of KOH is called:
Correct answer: C. Saponification
- A. Esterification
- B. Decarboxylation
- C. Saponification
- D. Neutralization
Explanation
Esters can be hydrolyzed to form a carboxylate salt and alcohol using KOH and water. KOH is an alkaline reagent, and the alkaline hydrolysis of esters is called saponification.
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Carboxylic acid derivatives include acid halides, acid anhydrides, esters and amides, formed by replacing the hydroxyl group of a carboxylic acid. Their nomenclature, structures, preparation, hydrolysis and relative reactivity are linked through nucleophilic acyl substitution, which differs from the nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones.
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