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Question

Propose a plausible mechanism for the base catalyzed hydrolysis of the compound shown below.

Chemical structure of a carboxylic acid derivative for saponification mechanism.

Accepted Answer

Final steps of saponification mechanism with equilibrium representation.

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Mechanism diagram showing base catalyzed hydrolysis of a carboxylic acid derivative.

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Detailed mechanism of saponification with intermediates and electron flow.

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Saponification mechanism illustrating the reaction steps and intermediates.