Assertion (A): Hydrolyiss of ethyl acetate in the presence of acid is a reaction of first order
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-07-12

Assertion (A): Hydrolyiss of ethyl acetate in the presence of acid is a reaction of first order whereas in the presence of alkali, it is a reaction of second order.  Reason (R ): Acid acts as catalyst only whereas alkali act as one of the reactant.