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Surface Chemistry
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Why is the ester hydrolysis slow in the beginning and becomes faster after sometime?

Answer

Answer:

Ester + water ---> Acid + Alcohal
The acid produced in the reaction acts as a catalysis and makes the reaction faster.

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