Question

The hydrolysis of ethyl acetate in the presence of dil. NaOH is a reaction of which order?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 0

Hint:

The hydrolysis of esters like ethyl acetate in the presence of NaOH typically follows first-order kinetics with respect to both reactants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the reaction.
The hydrolysis of ethyl acetate with dilute NaOH is a simple ester hydrolysis reaction. This reaction follows a first-order rate law with respect to both the ester and NaOH.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
- 1st order (Option A) is correct as ester hydrolysis with dilute NaOH is a first-order reaction. - 2nd order (Option B) would imply a second-order dependence, which is not the case for this reaction. - 3rd order (Option C) is not typical for ester hydrolysis. - Zero order (Option D) would indicate that the reaction rate does not depend on concentration, which is not true for this reaction.
Step 3: Apply to the options.
The correct answer is (A) 1.
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