NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Calculate the number of moles of acetic acid that can be obtained from the complete hydrolysis of 2 moles of ethyl acetate under acidic conditions.
2 moles
4 moles
1 mole
3 moles
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, acidic hydrolysis of esters like ethyl acetate yields carboxylic acids. Since the reaction is a 1:1 stoichiometry, 2 moles of ethyl acetate will produce 2 moles of acetic acid.
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