NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding the reactions of carboxylic acids is correct?
Acidic hydrolysis of esters directly yields carboxylic acids.
Carboxylic acids are stronger than mineral acids.
Carboxylic acids can be formed by hydrolyzing acid chlorides with water.
Basic hydrolysis of esters yields carboxylic acids directly.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Acidic hydrolysis of esters indeed gives carboxylic acids directly, while basic hydrolysis yields carboxylate ions that must be acidified to form carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acids are generally weaker than mineral acids, and basic hydrolysis does not yield carboxylic acids directly.
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