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Question

In the hydrolysis of esters, how does an intramolecular basic group facilitate the reaction?

Accepted Answer

By accepting a proton from water, forming hydroxide ions that attack the ester bond.

Answer

By donating protons to the ester group.

Answer

By acting as a catalyst to increase water concentration.

Answer

By providing electrons to stabilize the ester bond.