JEE Main Chemistry question
The reverse of esterification is known as:
Answer: (C)
Solution
Esterification (acid + alcohol → ester + water) run in reverse — ester + water → acid + alcohol — is hydrolysis.
The reverse of esterification is known as:
Esterification (acid + alcohol → ester + water) run in reverse — ester + water → acid + alcohol — is hydrolysis.