Study the reaction represented by the equation: Alkanol + Alkanoic acid + conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → Alkanoate + water. The type of process involved in the reverse reaction is
- Neutralization
- dehydration
-
hydrolysis
- decomposition
- hydrogenation
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The forward reaction is esterification while the reverse reaction is hydrolysis which involves the reaction between Alkanoate and water to produce alkanoic acid and alkanol.