Ester Hydrolysis (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the ester link that is broken during ester hydrolysis?
What is the ester link that is broken during ester hydrolysis?
Which statement about acidic hydrolysis of esters is correct?
Which statement about acidic hydrolysis of esters is correct?
It is reversible
Why is alkaline hydrolysis of esters irreversible?
Why is alkaline hydrolysis of esters irreversible?
Carboxylate salt won't recombine
What catalyst is used in acidic hydrolysis of esters?
What catalyst is used in acidic hydrolysis of esters?
Dilute or
What is alkaline hydrolysis of esters commonly called?
What is alkaline hydrolysis of esters commonly called?
Saponification
What products form when ethyl ethanoate undergoes acidic hydrolysis?
What products form when ethyl ethanoate undergoes acidic hydrolysis?
Ethanoic acid & ethanol
Why is excess water added during acidic hydrolysis of esters?
Why is excess water added during acidic hydrolysis of esters?
To shift equilibrium to products
What products form when ethyl ethanoate reacts with ?
What products form when ethyl ethanoate reacts with ?
Sodium ethanoate & ethanol
What products form when triglycerides undergo alkaline hydrolysis?
What products form when triglycerides undergo alkaline hydrolysis?
Glycerol & fatty acid salts
What is the main component of soap formed during saponification?
What is the main component of soap formed during saponification?
Sodium salts of fatty acids