Question

identify the correct statement about acid hydrolysis of esters.
a. the reactions are irreversible.
b. the reactions are reversible.
c. the process is the reverse of esterification.
select the correct answer below:
a and b
b and c
a and c
a, b, and c

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze statement a

Acid hydrolysis of esters is a reversible reaction. So, statement a is incorrect.

Step2: Analyze statement b

Acid hydrolysis of esters is a reversible reaction. So, statement b is correct.

Step3: Analyze statement c

Esterification is \(RCOOH + R'OH
ightleftharpoons RCOOR' + H_2O\). Acid hydrolysis of esters is \(RCOOR' + H_2O
ightleftharpoons RCOOH + R'OH\). So, acid hydrolysis of esters is the reverse of esterification. Statement c is correct.

Answer:

B. b and c