reagents and conditions of hydrolysis of esters using acid
reagents: dilute acid (HCl)
conditions: heat under reflux
equation for hydrolysis of esters using acid
ester + water + acid —> carboxylic acid +
alcohol
reagents and conditions of hydrolysis of esters using sodium hydroxide
reagents: dilute sodium hydroxide
conditions: heat under reflux
equation for hydrolysis of esters using sodium hydroxide
ester + NAOH —> carboxylic salt + alcohol