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Which of the following reactions represents the hydrolysis of an alkanoate?

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Which of the following reactions represents the hydrolysis of an alkanoate?

  • A. \(CH_3COOH + OH^- ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COO^- + H_2O\)
  • B. \(CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O\)
  • C. \(CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COO^- + CH_3CH_2OH\)
  • D. \(CH_3COOCH_2CH_3 + H_2O ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COOH + CH_3CH_2OH\)
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

The hydrolysis of an alkanoate is the reaction of an alkanoate with water to form a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. The correct reaction is:

\(CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COOH + CH_3CH_2OH\)

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