4. Write a complete mechanism for the base-catalyzed ester hydrolysis shown below. Why is the addition of acid required at the end of the reaction? 1. KOH, H₂O, A OMe 2. H3O+ OH

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4. Write a complete mechanism for the base-catalyzed ester hydrolysis shown below. Why is
the addition of acid required at the end of the reaction?
1. KOH, H₂O, A
OMe
2. H3O+
OH
Transcribed Image Text:4. Write a complete mechanism for the base-catalyzed ester hydrolysis shown below. Why is the addition of acid required at the end of the reaction? 1. KOH, H₂O, A OMe 2. H3O+ OH
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