Question

The use of alkali in aqueous solution leads to which type of hydrolytic reaction?

(a) Alkali fusion

(b) Acidic fusion

(c) Alkali hydrolysation

(d) None of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Asked question is from Hydrolysis Definition and Scope topic in chapter Hydrolysis of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Alkali fusion

Best explanation: The use of alkali in aqueous solution leads naturally to another type of hydrolytic reaction, namely, alkali fusion, wherein the proportion of alkali is greatly increased and that of water correspondingly reduced.