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Which reagent is used to convert CH3COOC2H5 back into ethanol and sodium ethanoate?

RRB Group D 2023
✓ Answer: B Sodium hydroxide
CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH -> C2H5OH + CH3COONa is the saponification reaction, requiring sodium hydroxide as the reagent.
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