The rate of esterification of alcohols is more for:

(CH₃)₃COH

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C₂H₅OH

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CH₃OH

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(CH₃)₂CHOH

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Solution

The correct option is C
CH₃OH

Lesser the stearic hindrance,greater is the rate of esterification.

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