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Title: Which of the following is true when comparing the hydrolysis of esters in acidic solution with the ...
Post by: Larrhea on Feb 4, 2018
Which of the following is true when comparing the hydrolysis of esters in acidic solution with the hydrolysis of esters in basic solution?
 a. Both the acid and the base are true catalysts of the hydrolysis reaction.
  b. Neither the acid nor the base is a true catalyst of the reaction.
  c. The acid is a true catalyst, but the base is a reagent and must be present in the appropriate stoichiometric amount.
  d. The base is a true catalyst, but the acid is a reagent and must be present in the appropriate stoichiometric amount.


Title: Which of the following is true when comparing the hydrolysis of esters in acidic solution with the ...
Post by: sophiamendoza94 on Feb 4, 2018
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Title: Which of the following is true when comparing the hydrolysis of esters in acidic solution with the ...
Post by: Larrhea on Feb 4, 2018
Great answer