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QJEEM22Chb577: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM22Chb577 Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : The…
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 :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- B Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- C Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- D Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
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.