In a reaction where a carboxylic ester reacts with water to produce an alcohol and a carboxylate (or carboxylate salt) as the products, the reaction is called ___ , and requires ___ to occur. esterification; strong base saponification; strong base saponification; strong acid acid-catalyzed ester hydrolysis; strong acid esterification; strong acid

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In a reaction where a carboxylic ester reacts with water to produce an alcohol and a carboxylate (or carboxylate salt) as the products, the reaction is called ___ , and requires ___ to occur.

esterification; strong base
saponification; strong base
saponification; strong acid
acid-catalyzed ester hydrolysis; strong acid
esterification; strong acid
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