Consider the following mechanism for the hydrolysis of ethyl acetate. Write a complete balanced equation for the overall reaction, list any intermediates, and identify the catalyst in this reaction.

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Step 1 H₂C-C + OH- o–CH, Step 2 CH₂CH₂O + H₂O CH3 H₂C- с + CHỊCH,O- OH CH₂CH₂OH + OH-