Consider the following mechanism for the hydrolysis of ethyl acetate. Write a complete balanced equation for the

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Consider the following mechanism for the hydrolysis of ethyl acetate. Write a complete balanced equation for the overall reaction, list any intermediates, and identify the catalyst in this reaction.Step 1 HC-C + OH- oCH, Step 2 CHCHO + HO CH3 HC-  + CHCH,O- OH CHCHOH + OH-

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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