An Ester, Thioester or Amide Can All Undergo Hydrolysis

question 54

Multiple Choice

An ester, thioester or amide can all undergo hydrolysis. Which of the following characteristics do these three reactions have in common?

• A) All produce water.
• B) All produce a carboxylic acid.
• C) All require a strong acid to occur.
• D) All are very unfavorable.
• E) All are very fast reactions.

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