Which of the following is true when comparing the hydrolysis of esters in acidic solution with the hydrolysis of esters in basic solution?
A) The reaction is reversible in either an acidic or a basic solution.
B) The reaction is irreversible in both acidic and basic solutions.
C) The reaction is reversible when carried out in acidic solution, but is irreversible when carried out in basic solution.
D) The reaction is reversible when carried out in basic solution, but is irreversible when carried out in acidic solution.
C
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