Q.

Given below are two statements
Statement- I: In the esterification reaction, alcohol acts like a nucleophile
Statement- II: Esterification involves C – O cleavage of carboxylic acid
Choose the most appropriate option

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a

Both statement (I) and (II) are correct.

b

Statement (I) is incorrect and statement (II) is correct

c

Both statement (I) and (II) are incorrect

d

Statement (I) is correct and statement (II) is incorrect

answer is A.

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The esterification of carboxylic acid with alcohol is a nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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