Which of the following is true when comparing the hydrolysis of esters in acidic solution with the hydrolysis of esters in basic solution?
A. both the inorganic and organic products are the same in both cases
B. there is no common product which is produced in both cases
C. the organic product is the same in both cases, but hydrolysis in acid produces a salt whereas hydrolysis in base produces a carboxylic acid
D. the organic product is the same in both cases, but hydrolysis in acid produces a carboxylic acid whereas hydrolysis in base produces a salt