Question:
why ester hydrolysis is slow in begining after it attains speed
Answer:
Hydrolysis of ester is as follows:
Ester + Water → Acid + Alcoho.
The acid produced here catalyzes the reaction. The substances which act as catalyst in the reaction producing them is called autocatalysts. Therefor ester hydrolysis is slow in begining but afterwards becomes faster.
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