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QJEEM19Ch0ff5: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM19Ch0ff5 Solution: The decreasing order of ease of alkaline hydrolysis for the…
The decreasing order of ease of alkaline hydrolysis for the following esters in
Multiple Choice Options
- A III > II > IV > I
- B IV > II > III > I
- C III > II > I > IV
- D II > III > I > IV
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
More is the electrophilic character of carbonyl group of ester faster is the alkaline hydrolysis.
Since –I effect groups increase the electrophilic nature of carboxyl carbon whereas +I effect groups decrease the electrophilic nature of carboxyl carbon. Therefore, the correct decreasing order is III > II > I > IV.
Since –I effect groups increase the electrophilic nature of carboxyl carbon whereas +I effect groups decrease the electrophilic nature of carboxyl carbon. Therefore, the correct decreasing order is III > II > I > IV.