Hydrolysis Reactions Flashcards
1
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What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A hydrolysis reaction involves the use of water to break a larger molecule intotwo smaller molecules
2
Q
Hydrolysis of esters in acidic conditions H20/H+
A
Alcohol and Carboxylic acid are formed
3
Q
Hydrolysis of esters in basic conditions H20/OH-
A
Alcohol formed and Carboxylic acid reacts further to form carboxylate anion (oate)
4
Q
Hydrolysis of amides in acidic conditions H20/H+
A
Forms Carboxylic acid and ammonia which will react further to produce ammonium cation
5
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Hydrolysis of amide in basic conditions H20/OH-
A
Ammonia formed and Carboxylic acid will react further to produce carboxylate ion