Preparation of carboxylic acids by the hydrolysis of Esters is a convenient method .
The ester is treated with water in the presence of acidic or basic medium.
Then we get carboxylic acid and alcohol as the products.

Preparation of carboxylic acids by the hydrolysis of Esters is a convenient method .
The ester is treated with water in the presence of acidic or basic medium.
Then we get carboxylic acid and alcohol as the products.