Chemistry
WAEC 2023
Which of the following reactions represents the hydrolysis of an alkanoate?
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A.
\(CH_3COOH + OH^- ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COO^- + H_2O\)
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B.
\(CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O\)
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C.
\(CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COO^- + CH_3CH_2OH\)
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D.
\(CH_3COOCH_2CH_3 + H_2O ⇌H^+⇌ CH_3COOH + CH_3CH_2OH\)
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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