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Assertion (A): Hydrolyiss of ethyl aceta...

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.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is the correct explanation of (A) .

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct exaplanation of (A)

C

If (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect

D

If (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct

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