NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
What is the correct order of the rate of alkaline hydrolysis of these esters? C H 3 C O O C H 3 [ r a t e = r 1 ] , C H 3 C O O C 2 H 5 [ r a t e = r 2 ] , C H 3 C O O C 3 H 7 [ r a t e = r 3 ]
Options
- Ar 1 > r 2 > r 3
- Br 1 < r 2 < r 3
- Cr 1 < r 2 > r 3
- Dr 1 > r 2 < r 3
Correct answer
A. r 1 > r 2 > r 3
Step-by-step solution
r 1 > r 2 > r 3 , Rate of hydrolysis decreases with increase in size of alkyl group