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Observe the esterfication mechanisms for primary and tertiary alcohols. CH_3-COOH+Ph-undersetunderset(C_2H_5)(|)oversetoverset(CH_3)(|)C-OHoverset(Conc.H_2SO_4)to(Y)

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(X) is optically ACTIVE while (Y) is optically INACTIVE
Both (X) and (Y) are optically active
Both (X) and (Y) are optically inactive
(X) is optically inactive while (Y) is optically active

Solution :X is formed by type-1 MECHANISM hence CONFIGURATION is retained.
Y is formed by type-2 mechanism hence recemic product is OBTAINED.


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