Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305960060
Author: Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.65E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the given reaction is to be stated. The final location of the oxygen atom in the second color is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of an ester with a strong base is called saponification reaction. In saponification reaction, the ester bond breaks and results into two products: the salt of carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

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