Chemistry A-Level
Reversible versus irreversible reaction
What Reversible versus irreversible reaction means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Reversible versus irreversible reaction
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Acid hydrolysis is reversible, whereas alkali hydrolysis is effectively irreversible because the acid is neutralised as it forms.
Topics that use Reversible versus irreversible reaction
- Carboxylic acids and esters (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Acid-catalysed hydrolysis
- Acid–base behaviour of products
- Acyl chlorides as reactive acid derivatives
- By-products sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride
- Carboxylate salt formation
- Catalysis by concentrated sulfuric acid
- condensation
- Equilibrium position and yield versus rate
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