Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
In the acid hydrolysis of methyl acetate ester,
A
acid is taken in excess
B
ester is taken in excess
C
water is taken in excess
D
both ester and water are taken in excess
Answer
water is taken in excess
Explanation
Solution
Hydrolysis of an ester is a first order reaction as water is taken in excess and change in ? its concentration does not affect the rate of reaction.