6.3.1 - Acid-Catalyzed Ester Hydrolysis
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What is the role of acid in acid-catalyzed ester hydrolysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how the carbonyl's charge changes.
What are the products of acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester?
💡 Hint: Consider what components make up an ester.
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What is the first step in the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes the carbonyl more reactive.
Is the tetrahedral intermediate a stable product?
💡 Hint: Recap what happens to process after formation.
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Propose a method to experimentally determine the rate law for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of a specific ester.
💡 Hint: Think about how to assess reaction progress.
How would the introduction of a stronger acid affect the reaction rate? Provide reasoning for your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider how acid's strength relates to proton donation.
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