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Which of the following alcohols is the most reactive towards esterification reaction?(a) CH3OH(b) CH3CH2OH(c) (CH3)2CHOH(d) (CH3)3COHThis question was posed to me during an online exam.The origin of the question is Alcohols and Phenols topic in chapter Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (a) CH3OH

Easiest EXPLANATION: Presence of bulky GROUPS reduces the REACTIVITY of alcohols and carboxylic acid towards esterification due to EFFECT of stearic hinderance. Therefore, the tertiary alcohols are least REACTIVE.



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