Which compound is a product of the hydrolysis of the of CH3COOC3H7 with aqueous sodium hydroxide?

Kingsley Thompson August 04, 2025

 Which compound is a product of the hydrolysis of the of CH3COOC3H7 with aqueous sodium hydroxide?

  • A. CH3COOH
  • B. CH3COONaCCH3OH
  • C. CH3OH
  • D. C2H5OH
  • E. C3H7COONa
The correct anser is E. C3H7COONa
Explanation: CH3COOC3H7 react with sodium hydroxide to produce C3H7COONa (sodium propanoate) and propanol(C3H7OH) which is not part of the given options.
Equation of the reaction is CH3COOC3H7 + NaOH --> C3H7COONa + C3H7OH
QUESTION SOURCE: NECO 2001 OBJECTIVE QUESTION 40


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