When this compound undergoes hydrolysis in acid,what product(s)are obtained?
A)butanoic acid and ethanol
B)butanoic acid
C)ethanol
D)ethanoic acid and butanol
E)butanoic acid and butanol

Question

When this compound undergoes hydrolysis in acid,what product(s)are obtained? 
A)butanoic acid and ethanol 
B)butanoic acid 
C)ethanol 
D)ethanoic acid and butanol 
E)butanoic acid and butanol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound shown in the image is an ester with the formula RCOOR', where R is a butyl group and R' is an ethyl group. When it undergoes hydrolysis in acid, it will break the ester bond and form a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. In this case, butanoic acid (RCOOH) and ethanol (R'OH) will be the products. Therefore, the answer is A, butanoic acid and ethanol.

When This Compound Undergoes Hydrolysis in Acid,what Product(s)are Obtained