Consider the reaction sequence given below:

Which of the following statements is true:

A

Changing the base from $$OH^{\ominus}$$ to $$^{\ominus}OR$$ will have no effect on reaction (2)

B

Changing the concentration of base will have no effect on reaction (1)

C

Doubling the concentration of base will double the rate of both the reactions

D

Changing the concentration of base will have no effect on reaction (2)