JEE Main Chemistry question

Acid hydrolysis of X yields two different organic compounds. Which one of the following is X?

(A)CH₃COOH
(B)CH₃CONH₂
(C)CH₃COOC₂H₅Correct
(D)(CH₃CO)₂O

Answer: (C)

Solution

Acidic hydrolysis of an ester cleaves it into two distinct organic products: the carboxylic acid and the alcohol (CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O/H⁺ → CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH). A simple acid gives no new compound on "hydrolysis"

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