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Hydrolysis Reactions Flashcards

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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A hydrolysis reaction involves the use of water to break a larger molecule intotwo smaller molecules

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Hydrolysis of esters in acidic conditions H20/H+

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Alcohol and Carboxylic acid are formed

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Hydrolysis of esters in basic conditions H20/OH-

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Alcohol formed and Carboxylic acid reacts further to form carboxylate anion (oate)

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Hydrolysis of amides in acidic conditions H20/H+

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Forms Carboxylic acid and ammonia which will react further to produce ammonium cation

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Hydrolysis of amide in basic conditions H20/OH-

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Ammonia formed and Carboxylic acid will react further to produce carboxylate ion

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