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The hydroliss of ethyl acetate in………… me...

The hydroliss of ethyl acetate in………… medium is a…………..order reaction.

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acidic, first order `OR` alkaline, second order
The hydrolyiss of ethyl acetate in acidic medium is first order reaction.
The hydrolyiss of ethyl acetate in alkaline medium is a second order reaction.
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