Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives - Result Question 44

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30. Hydrolysis of an ester in the presence of a dilute acid is known as saponification.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 30. (False)

Solution:

Saponification is hydrolysis of ester in presence of dilute base rather in presence of dilute acid.