Which of the following pairs of products is formed when ethyl benzoate is hydrolyzed in an acidic solution?

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Ethyl benzoate is hydrolyzed in an acidic solution to form benzoic acid and ethanol through an ester hydrolysis reaction. Option A is incorrect because the reaction product does not form an ethanoate salt. Option B is incorrect because ethanol is not a salt. Option D is incorrect because the reaction product does not form benzoic anhydride and methanol.

Which of the Following Pairs of Products Is Formed When