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Why is the second reaction irreversible


The acid catalyzed hydrolysis of amides to form carboxylic acids is not reversible. The acid catalyzed hydrolysis of esters to form carboxylic acids is reversible. Why is the second reaction irreversible, while the first is reversible?

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