Identify the major product for the following reaction.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

Question

Identify the major product for the following reaction.   
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves the hydrolysis of an ester using H2O and H+. The major product will be the carboxylic acid and the alcohol produced by the hydrolysis. In this case, product III is the carboxylic acid, and the alcohol is not shown in the options. The other products, I and II, are not carboxylic acids and are not the major products of this reaction. Product IV is a secondary amine and is not formed in this reaction.

Identify the Major Product for the Following Reaction