An ester, thioester or amide can all undergo hydrolysis. Which of the following characteristics do these three reactions have in common?
A) All produce water.
B) All produce a carboxylic acid.
C) All require a strong acid to occur.
D) All are very unfavorable.
E) All are very fast reactions.

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All three reactions (ester, thioester, and amide hydrolysis) result in the formation of a carboxylic acid as one of the products.

An Ester, Thioester or Amide Can All Undergo Hydrolysis