At pH = 12, the rate of hydrolysis of ester A is greater than the rate of hydrolysis of ester B. At pH = 8, the relative rates reverse (that is, ester B hydrolyzes faster than ester A). Explain these observations.

At pH = 12, the rate of hydrolysis of ester A is greater than the rate of hydrolysis of ester B. At pH = 8, the relative rates reverse (that is, ester B hydrolyzes faster than ester A). Explain these observations.

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Chapter15: Carboxylic Acids And Esters

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