Discuss the base-promoted hydrolysis of the ester


Starting with ethyl ethanoate, show the step-by-step mechanism for the base-promoted hydrolysis of the ester to form the alcohol and carboxylate salt of the acid.Indicate intermediates that may or may not be isolated. Use curvedarrows to indicate electron attack and show partial charges and the addition or removal of hydrogen if needed.

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Chemistry: Discuss the base-promoted hydrolysis of the ester
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