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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