Ester Hydrolysis (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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What is ester hydrolysis?

Breaking esters into alcohols & carboxylic acids/salts using water

Ester link broken in hydrolysis

−COO−-COO-

Acid hydrolysis reversibility

Reversible reaction

Alkaline hydrolysis reversibility

Irreversible reaction

Products of acid hydrolysis of esters

Alcohol and carboxylic acid

Products of alkaline hydrolysis of esters

Alcohol and carboxylate salt

Alternative name for alkaline hydrolysis of esters

Saponification

Why use excess water in acid hydrolysis?

Shifts equilibrium towards products

Products of triglyceride hydrolysis

Glycerol and fatty acid salts

Products of saponification of triglycerides

Glycerol and sodium salts of fatty acids (soap)

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