Which of the Following Statements Is Not True in Relation

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true in relation to the hydrolysis of esters?

• A) Hydrolysis of esters under acid conditions requires only a catalytic amount of a strong acid
• B) Hydrolysis of esters under basic conditions requires a stoichiometric amount of hydroxide
• C) Under acidic conditions for hydrolysis of esters protonation of the ester increases its electrophilicity
• D) Under basic conditions for hydrolysis of esters deprotonation of the ester increases its nucleophilicity

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