The hydrolyiss of ethyl acetate in the pressure of sofium hydroxide is a first order reaction.

Acid hydrolysis of ethyl acetate is

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.

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.

Assertion : Hydrolysis of ethyl acetate in the presence of acid is a reaction of first order whereas in presence of alkali, it is reaction of second order. Reason : Acid only acts as a catalyst whereas alkali acts as one of the reactants.

Why does the hydrolysis of ethyl acetate being a bimolecular reaction is said to be a first order reaction?