NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Calculate the number of moles of carboxylic acid formed when 1 mole of ethyl acetate undergoes acidic hydrolysis.
1 mole
0.5 mole
2 moles
1.5 moles
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Acidic hydrolysis of esters like ethyl acetate gives carboxylic acids directly in a 1:1 mole ratio as per the hydrolysis reaction described in the NCERT context.
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