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.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
C. If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct. S

Answer

A