Arrange the following alcohols in increasing order of acid catalyzed esterification by ethanol

i< ii < iii

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iii < ii < i

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The correct option is A i< ii < iii
Esterification involves formation of alkoxide ion. More stable is alkoxide ion more is reactivity of corresponding alcohol.

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Arrange the following alcohols in increasing order of acid catalyzed esterification by ethanol

The correct option is A i< ii < iiiEsterification involves formation of alkoxide ion. More stable is alkoxide ion more is reactivity of corresponding alcohol.

The correct option is A i< ii < iii
Esterification involves formation of alkoxide ion. More stable is alkoxide ion more is reactivity of corresponding alcohol.