Which ester given below can most easily be produced by acid catalysed esterification (Fischer's esterification)?
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a
CH3CH2COOC6H5
b
CH3CH2COOCHCH3CH2CH3
c
CH3CH2COOCCH32CH2CH3
d
CH3CH2COOC2H5
answer is D.
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Ester which contains primary alcohol fraction can most easily be synthesised by Fischer's synthesis. Secondary and tertiary alcohols have chances of acid catalysed dehydration.