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22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS / Saponification / Problem 2

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

A

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

B

Detailed mechanism of saponification with intermediates and electron flow.

C

Saponification mechanism illustrating the reaction steps and intermediates.

D

Final steps of saponification mechanism with equilibrium representation.

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