NEETChemistrySurface Chemistry
Why is the ester hydrolysis slow in the beginning and becomes faster after sometime?
Options
- AThe ester molecules need time to dissolve in water.
- BInitially, the concentration of water is low, and as the reaction proceeds, more water becomes available.
- CThe ester molecules undergo a structural change over time, making them more reactive.
- DThe temperature increases as the reaction progresses, speeding up the hydrolysis.
Correct answer
B. Initially, the concentration of water is low, and as the reaction proceeds, more water becomes available.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Initially, the concentration of water is low, and as the reaction proceeds, more water becomes available.