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CH3COOC2H5(1) + H2O(1) ⇌ CH 3COOH (aq) + C 2H 5OH (aq) The purpose of...

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JAMB 2014

CH3COOC2H5(1) + H2O(1) ⇌ CH 3COOH (aq) + C 2H 5OH (aq)

The purpose of H+ in the reaction above is to

  • A. increase the yield of products
  • B. maintain the solution at a constant PH
  • C. increase the rate of the hydrolysis
  • D. decrease the rate of the reverse reaction
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

The purpose of hydrogen ion is to speed up the decomposition of ethyl ethanoate to yield ethanoic acid and ethanol...so we can say that it is serving as a calalyst i.e increases the rate of hydrolysis.

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