Which Pair of Products Is Formed When Ethyl Butanoate Is

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which pair of products is formed when ethyl butanoate is hydrolyzed in a basic solution?

• A) ethanol and a butanoate salt
• B) ethanol and propanoic acid
• C) butanol and an acetate salt
• D) propanol and acetic acid

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