Alkanol + Alkanoic ↔ Ester + Water
The reverse reaction above is known as
-
Hydrolysis
- Saponification
- Hydration
- Fermentation
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The reverse reaction of esterification is hydrolysis.
Esterification: A reaction that produces an ester and water when an alcohol and an acid react.
Hydrolysis: A reaction that produces an alcohol and a carboxylic acid when an ester reacts with water and a strong acid.