Which ester given below can most easily be produced by acid catalysed esterification (Fischer's esterification)?

C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C_{6} H_{5}

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C H (C H_{3}) C H_{2} C H_{3}

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C (C H_{3})_{2} C H_{2} C H_{3}

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C_{2} H_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C_{2} H_{5}$
Ester which contains primary alcohol fraction can most easily be synthesised by Fischer's synthesis. Secondary and tertiary alcohols have chances of acid catalysed dehydration.

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O H + C H_{3} C H_{2} O H^{+} C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O C_{2} H_{5}

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