An ester has a molecular formula C4H8O2.Write its structural formula.What happens when this ester is heated in the presence of sodium hydroxide solution. Write the balanced chemical equation and the products.
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the ester is ETHYL ACETATE having structural formula CH3COOCH2CH3.
When it is treated with NaOH ,
CH3COOET + NaOH ------------>. CH3 COO Na + C2H5OH
When it is treated with NaOH ,
CH3COOET + NaOH ------------>. CH3 COO Na + C2H5OH
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