Which Statement About the Acid-Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Esters Is Not

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of esters is not true?

• A) Using one equivalent of water gives a high yield of products.
• B) Using excess water gives a high yield of products.
• C) Removing water from the equilibrium mixture gives a high yield of products.
• D) All these statements are false.

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