Which one of the following esters gets hydrolysed most easily under alkaline conditions ?
As we discussed in
Acidic and basic hydrolysis of Esters -
Acidic hydrolysis gives carboxylic acid directly. Basic hydrolysis gives carboxylates which acidify to give the carboxylic acid.
- wherein
Option 1)
This option is correct.
Option 2)
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
This option is incorrect.