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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Mariogaji
1 year ago

i don't really understand what that hydrogen ion is doing there

Johwey
1 year ago

My school, what you wrote as the explanation is contrary from what is in the option D, which you claimed is the answer.

Mustyb
1 year ago

the answer is confusing

Mustyb
1 year ago

which one is the correct answer C or D

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