Assertion (A): Hydrolyiss of ethyl acetate in the presence of acid is a reaction of first order whereas in the presence of alkali, it is a reaction of second order.
Reason (R ): Acid acts as catalyst only whereas alkali act as one of the reactant.

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, and `(R )` is the correct explnation of `(A)`.
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, but `(R )` is noth the correct explanation of `(A)`.
C. If `(A)` is correct, but `(R )` is incorrect.
D. If `(A)` is incorrect, but `(R )` is correct.

Answer

A

Explanation

Hydrolyiss of ester in the presence of acid is pseudo first order reaction.