Question

What happens when Ester is heated in presence of Noah solution

Answer 1

when ester is heated in presence of NaOH sodium alkoxide and alcohol are formed.

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Answer 2

When ester is heated in presence of NaOH it gives rise to alcohol and carboxylic acid. This reaction is also known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.

CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH gives C2H5OH + CH3COONa