Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

The ester ethyl butanoate may be hydrolysed with excess dilute sodium hydroxide solution. Which substance is formed in this reaction?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{ONa}$
  • D$\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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