Question

question 15 (1 point)
a hydrolysis reaction can _i_ an ester, and the result is a carboxylic acid and _ii_. the statement given above is completed by the information in row
row i ii
a break apart alcohol
b break apart water
c combine an alcohol and water
d combine water and alcohol
e remove water
a) a
b) d
c) c
d) e

Explanation:

Hydrolysis of an ester involves breaking the ester bond. The general reaction for ester hydrolysis is \( R - COO - R' + H_2O
ightarrow R - COOH+R' - OH\). So, hydrolysis breaks apart the ester, and the products are a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

Answer:

A. break apart, alcohol