Chemistry-Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
When 0.5 mol of an ester is hydrolyzed under acidic conditions, how many moles of carboxylic acid are formed?
A
0.5 mol
B
1.0 mol
C
0.25 mol
D
2.0 mol
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Acidic hydrolysis of esters gives directly carboxylic acids in a 1:1 molar ratio. Therefore, 0.5 mol of ester gives 0.5 mol of carboxylic acid.
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