JEE Main 2019 — Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Question
The decreasing order of ease of alkaline hydrolysis for the following esters is
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
The rate of hydrolysis will depend on how likely a molecule is to accepting ions. Rate of hydrolysis effect or of ester. . is a strong (Electron withdrawing group), is a weak and is an (Electron donating group).
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