Q.

Which of the following carboxylic acid is more reactive towards Esterification with alcohols?

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a

(CH3 )3C – COOH

b

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c

CH3COOH

d

CH3CH2CH2 COOH 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

CH3COOH is most reactive towards esterification as 'C' atom of carboxylic group is stericaly least hindered. 

Greater is the steric hinderance, lower is the reactivity in esterification.

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