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In the following reaction :

CH_{3}-OH + CH_{3}COCl \rightarrow P + H_{2}O \rightarrow Q + R

Q and R respectively are,

Option: 1

HCOOH + C2H5OH


Option: 2

CH3COOH + C2H5OH


Option: 3

HCOOH + CH3OH


Option: 4

CH3COOH + CH3OH


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As we learnt ,

 

Acidic and basic hydrolysis of Esters -

Acidic hydrolysis gives carboxylic acid directly. Basic hydrolysis gives carboxylates which acidify to give the carboxylic acid.

- wherein

 

 

Therefore, Option(4) is correct

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