MHT CET2018ChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
Which of the following carboxylic acids is most reactive towards esterification?
Options
- AC H 3 3 C C O O H
- BC H 3 2 C H C O O H
- CC H 3 C H 2 C O O H
- DC 2 H 5 2 C H C O O H
Correct answer
C. C H 3 C H 2 C O O H
Step-by-step solution
( CH ₃ CH ₂ COOH ) is most reactive towards esterification as ( C ) atom of carboxylic group is stericaly least hindered. Greater is the steric hinderance, lower is the reactivity.