Which choice gives the structures of the reaction products when the ester below is hydrolyzed in acid solution?

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Hydrolysis of an ester in acid solution results in the formation of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. In this case, the ester has a methyl group on one end and a benzene ring on the other end. The hydrolysis will result in the cleavage of the ester bond and the formation of a carboxylic acid with a benzene ring attached and methanol as the alcohol product. Choice (B) correctly shows the structures of these products.

Which Choice Gives the Structures of the Reaction Products When