How do I explain that the breakdown of an ester is a hydrolysis reaction?
The breakdown of any product using water is called a hydrolysis reaction.
Ester + Water ---> Alcohol + Carboxylic acid
An ester splits into alcohol and carboxylic acid during its reaction with water, making this an example of a hydrolysis reaction.
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