CH3CH2COOC2H5+NaOH ---> ___________ + C2H5OH

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The complete reaction will be:

CH3CH2COOC2H5+NaOH ---> CH3CH2COONa + C2H5OH

This reaction is known as hydrolysis of ester in presence of dilute alkali. Sodium salt of corresponding acid and alcohol are formed.

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