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Ester reacting in acidic conditions

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Alcohol and carboxylic acid

Eg : ethyl ethanoate + water (water dissociate to give out H+ under reflux) = ethanoic acid + ethanol

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Ester reacting in alkaline conditions

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Salt and alcohol

Eg : naoh + CH3COOC2H5 = CH3COO-Na+ + HOC2H5

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