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In continuation of our studies on ester hydrolysis, the kinetics of alkaline hydrolysis of succinates are reported. The rate constants of the first and second step of hydrolysis have been evaluated. A comparative study of the structural and solvent influences on the succinates is made.
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Communicated by Prof. S. V. Anantakrishnan,f.a.sc.
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Radhakrishnamurti, P.S. Kinetic studies in ester hydrolysis. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 54, 325–330 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03045851
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