Alkanol + Alkanoic acid  ⇌  Ester + Water
The reverse reaction above is known as

a

Hydrolysis

b

Saponification

c

Hydration

d

Fermentation

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dimah
10 years ago

Here is an explanation:

The forward reaction is termed esterification which is reversible but the reverse / backward reaction is the addition of water which is known as hydrolysis.

CORRECT OPTION : A

droel
2 months ago

please improve your app....the emoji is very misleading, I honestly thought you were simply indicating that the reaction could occur both ways

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