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QJEEM20Ch5d46: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Ch5d46 Solution: Which of the following derivatives of alcohols is unstable in…

Which of the following derivatives of alcohols is unstable in an aqueous base?

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  • A RO—CMe3
  • B https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/22172baf3acbb00cd3508f54b8a3e48ca2e203b4412a663d4038191ef382723e.webp
  • C https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/2fa07c1318d3344a184522bd30cde26cca451dd8b0dd13f3d040dece423c238a.webp
  • D https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/cc297c8efaab32b90b07319db38ded59bb26352262ca3937d8417efd069be495.webp

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JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Morning Slot Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 152 English Explanation
So, Ester is unstable in an aqueous basic solution and undergoes hydrolysis to give alcohol and carboxylate.

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