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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What is the order of esterification of alcohols?

Options:

1° > 2° > 3°

2° > 3° > 1°

3° > 2° > 1°

1° > 3° > 2°

Correct Answer:

1° > 2° > 3°

Explanation:

 The relative order of esterification of alcohols is 1° > 2° > 3°. As the steric hindrance increases from primary to tertiary alcohol the order of esterification decreases.

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