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Methyl acetate and ethyl acetate undergo hydrolysis to produce acetic acid (CH3COOH), which is in liquid form. Similarly, ethyl formate hydrolyzes to yield formic acid, another liquid. However, ethyl benzoate hydrolysis results in benzoic acid (C6H5COOH), which is a solid. Which reaction corresponds to this process?

1. CH3COOCH3 breaks down to form CH3COOH.
2. CH3COOC2H5 hydrolyzes to produce CH3COOH.
3. C6H5COOC2H5 undergoes hydrolysis to form C6H5COOH.
4. CH3COOCH3 decomposes into CH3COOH and CH3OH.

Correct answer: C6H5COOC2H5 undergoes hydrolysis to form C6H5COOH.

Solution

Ethyl benzoate (C6H5COOC2H5) hydrolyzes to give benzoic acid (C6H5COOH), which is a solid. This distinguishes it from other esters that yield liquid acids upon hydrolysis.

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