Q.

Arrange the following esters in the increasing order of reactivity in base catalysed hydrolysis reaction.

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a

IV < III < II < I

b

I < II < III < IV

c

III < I < II < IV

d

IV < II < I < III

answer is A.

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Electron withdrawing group increases electrophilic character of ester, hence reactivity in hydrolysis reaction. (IV) is most reactive as it has the best leaving group.

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