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Chemistry-Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

Calculate the number of moles of carboxylic acid formed when 1 mole of ethyl acetate undergoes acidic hydrolysis.

A

1 mole

B

0.5 mole

C

2 moles

D

1.5 moles

Correct Answer

Option A

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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