NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
Consider the following compounds The correct decreasing order of their reactivity towards hydrolysis is
Options
- A(i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)
- B(iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)
- C(ii) > (iv) > (i) > (iii)
- D(ii) > (iv) > (iii) > (i)
Correct answer
C. (ii) > (iv) > (i) > (iii)
Step-by-step solution
The ease of hydrolysis depends upon the magnitude of the +ve charge on the carbonyl group. Electron-withdrawing groups increase the magnitude of positive charge and electron donating groups decrease the magnitude of positive charge. Hence, the decreasing order of reactivity towards hydrolysis is