Alkanol + Alkanoic ↔ Ester + Water. The reverse reaction is known as? by Sunday | Oct 15 | Chemistry JAMB | 0 comments A. Hydrolysis B. Saponification C. Hydration D. Fermentation Correct Answer: Option A – Hydrolysis Users Also Read These:A quantity of hot water at 100ºC is added to 400g of…A quantity of water at 20ºC is mixed with another…A demand which gives rise to the reverse of the law…The reaction of an alkanol with alkanoic acid is known as?The reaction between alkanoic acids and alkanols in…