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Which of the following statement is true regarding esterification of a carboxylic with an alcohol ?(i) It is carried out in presence of a strong acid which acts as a catalyst.(ii) The strong acid makes the carbonyl carbon more electrophilic, and hence causes the alcohol, a strong nucleophile to attack on the carbonyl carbon.(iii) The strong acid makes the carbonyl group more electrophilic which is thus attacked easily by an alcohol. a weak nucleophile.(iv) Esterification can be done even in absence of a strong, acid. |
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Answer» Which of the following statement is true regarding esterification of a carboxylic with an alcohol ? (i) It is carried out in presence of a strong acid which acts as a catalyst. (ii) The strong acid makes the carbonyl carbon more electrophilic, and hence causes the alcohol, a strong nucleophile to attack on the carbonyl carbon.
(iv) Esterification can be done even in absence of a strong, acid. |
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