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Which of the following reactions represents the hydrolysi...

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

A.

CH3COOH+OHH+CH3COO+H2O

B.

CH3COOH+C2H5OHH+CH3COOC2H5+H2O

C.

CH3COOC2H5+H2OH+CH3COO+CH3CH2OH

D.

CH3COOCH2CH3+H2OH+CH3COOH+CH3CH2OH

Correct answer is D

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:

CH3COOC2H5+H2OH+CH3COOH+CH3CH2OH