diff --git a/docs/snc4mz.md b/docs/snc4mz.md index 73652dd..927196b 100644 --- a/docs/snc4mz.md +++ b/docs/snc4mz.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ The course code for this page is **SNC4MZ**. +CHEM! + ## Organic chemistry !!! definition @@ -618,7 +620,7 @@ $$\text{alcohol-yl acid-oate}$$ Esters hydrolyse to their original components if catalysed by an acid or base. $$\ce{ester + H2O ->[H2SO4] alcohol + carboxylic acid}$$ -$$\ce{ester + H2O ->[NaOH] alcohol + RCOONa ->[react with base] alcohol + carboxylic acid}$$ +$$\ce{ester + H2O ->[NaOH] alcohol + RCOONa ->[react with acid] alcohol + carboxylic acid}$$ ### Amines