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  4. The rate of esterification of CH 3 COOH is fastest with

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Q. The rate of esterification of $ CH _{3} COOH $ is fastest with

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Rate of esterification is faster with alcohols than phenols. The less crowded alcohol will have faster rate of esterification. The observed rate of esterification is

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