Ester Synthesis Catalysts Wrong Statement

For the synthesis of esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols, we can often use a base as a catalyst.

For the synthesis of esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols, we can often use an additional acid as a catalyst.

For the alkaline hydrolysis of carboxylic esters, we need to use an excess of base.

For the hydrolysis of carboxylic esters under acidic conditions, we need only a catalytic amount of an additional acid.