NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
Which of the following carboxylic acids is most reactive towards esterification?
Options
- A( C H 3 ) 3 C C O O H
- B( C H 3 ) 2 C H C O O H
- CC H 3 C H 2 C O O H
- D( C 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
C H 3 C H 2 C O O H is most reactive towards esterification as C atom of carboxylic group is stericaly least hindered. Greater is the steric hinderance, lower is the reactivity.