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‘R’ being what increases the esterification process?(a) Positive(b) Negative(c) No change(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me during an online interview.Origin of the question is Catalystic Esterification in division Esterification of Unit Processes

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Correct CHOICE is (a) Positive

Easy EXPLANATION: While the nature of the R group attached to the carboxyl group will influence this CHARGE, other METHODS, or catalysts, can be used to increase the positive charge so that a given acid will esterify more RAPIDLY.



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