JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2022 - 29th June Morning Shift - No. 7)
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The esterification of carboxylic acid with an alcohol is a nucleophilic acyl substitution.
Statement II : Electron withdrawing groups in the carboxylic acid will increase the rate of esterification reaction.
Choose the most appropriate option :
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Explanation
Esterification of carboxylic acid with an alcohol is
nucleophilic acyl substitution and presence of
electron withdrawing group in the carboxylic acid
increases the rate of esterification reaction.
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