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Hydrolysis of an ester in the presence of a dilute acid is known as saponification.

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Hydrolysis of an ester in the presence of base is known a saponification.
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  • Hydrolysis of an ester in presence of alkali is called

    A
    esterification
    B
    saponification
    C
    substitution
    D
    addition

  • Hydrolysis of an ester in presence of alkali is called

    A
    esterification
    B
    saponification
    C
    substitution
    D
    addition

  • Acid hydrolysis of ester produces

    A
    carboxylic acid
    B
    alcohol
    C
    carboxylic acid and alcohol
    D
    aldehyde and ketone