(a)
Interpretation:
The base-hydrolysis of pentyl methanoate has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Base-Hydrolysis of Ester:
Hydrolysis of an ester could also be catalyzed by the presence of a strong base. The base-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester is called as saponification.
The general reaction of base-catalyzed hydrolysis is,
In case of base-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester, the carboxylic acid does not exist. The reaction results in the formation of salt of carboxylic acid containing the cation of the base catalyst.
(b)
Interpretation:
The base-hydrolysis of hexyl propanoate has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The base-hydrolysis of butyl hexanoate has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The base-hydrolysis of methyl benzoate has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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