NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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The hydrolysis of an ester results in
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an acid and an amine
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two acids
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two sugars
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a sugar and an acid
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an acid and an alcohol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrolysis is a most important reaction of esters. Acidic hydrolysis of an ester gives a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. Basic hydrolysis of an ester gives a carboxylate salt and an alcohol.
Detailed explanation-2: -The alkaline hydrolysis of ester is known as saponification.
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