5- Acid hydrolysis of esters

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What is ester hydrolysis?

Breaking an ester apart using water.

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What reagent is used for acid hydrolysis?

Dilute acid, such as HCl.

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What conditions are used?

Heat under reflux.

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What products are formed?

A carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

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What reaction is acid hydrolysis the reverse of?

Ester formation/esterification.

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Is acid hydrolysis reversible?

Yes.

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Why does acid hydrolysis not give a good yield?

The reaction is reversible and establishes an equilibrium.

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Write the general reaction for acid hydrolysis.

Ester + H₂O ⇌ carboxylic acid + alcohol.