Question

An ester has the molecular formula c2H8O2 .Write its strutural formula. What happens when this ester is heated in the presence of sodium hydroxide solution? Write the balanced equation for the reaction and name the products. What is a saponification reaction?

Answer 1

When ester reacts with sodium hydroxide, it form sodium salt of the acid and alcohol. It is called SAPONIFICATION reaction
CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH-------》CH3COONa + C2H5OH