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One proposed mechanism for the hydrolysis of an ester is shown below.
`RCOOR' +H_(3)O^(+) rarr RCOHOR'^(+) +H_(2)O`
`RCOHOR'^(+) +H_(2)O rarr RC(OH)OR'(OH_(2))+RC(OH)OR'(OH_(2))^(+) +H_(2)O rarr RCOOH+R'OH +H_(3)O^(+)`
Which species is considered an intermediate?

A

`RCOHOR'^(+)`

B

`H_(3)O^(+)`

C

`RCOOR'`

D

R'OH

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