The hydrolysis of an ester in the presence of NaOH produces
A) a carboxylate salt of sodium and an alcohol.
B) an ether and an amide.
C) an alcohol and an amine.
D) an aldehyde and an ether.
E) an ether and a carboxylate salt of sodium.

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Hydrolysis of an ester in the presence of NaOH results in saponification, which produces a carboxylate salt of sodium and an alcohol.

The Hydrolysis of an Ester in the Presence of NaOH