Which of the following statements regarding acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of carboxylic esters is incorrect? ANSWER A) Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen enhances its electrophilicity. B) Hydroxide ion adds to the protonated carbonyl group. C) Protonation of the alkoxy oxygen of the tetrahedral intermediate facilitates elimination of the alcohol. D) The initially formed protonated carboxylic acid is deprotonated to give the final product.

Which of the following statements regarding acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of carboxylic esters is incorrect? ANSWER A) Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen enhances its electrophilicity. B) Hydroxide ion adds to the protonated carbonyl group. C) Protonation of the alkoxy oxygen of the tetrahedral intermediate facilitates elimination of the alcohol. D) The initially formed protonated carboxylic acid is deprotonated to give the final product.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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