(a)
Interpretation:
The product of saponification of the given ester has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The formation of ester molecule from
(b)
Interpretation:
The product of saponification of the given ester is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The formation of ester molecule from carboxylic acid and alcohol is known as esterification. The reverse of esterification is known as hydrolysis or saponification.
(c)
Interpretation:
The product of saponification of the given ester is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The formation of ester molecule from carboxylic acid and alcohol is known as esterification. The reverse of esterification is known as hydrolysis or saponification.
(d)
Interpretation:
The product of saponification of the given ester is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The formation of ester molecule from carboxylic acid and alcohol is known as esterification. The reverse of esterification is known as hydrolysis or saponification.
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