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Write a balanced chemical equation using condensed structural formulas for the saponification (base hydrolysis) of (a) methyl propionate, $(\mathbf{b})$ phenyl acetate.
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The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: CH3CH2COOCH3 + NaOH ā CH3CH2COONa + CH3OH Show more…
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