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Which of the following carboxylic acids is most reactive towards esterification?

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`(CH_(3))_(3)"CC"OOH`
`(CH_(3))_(2)CHOOH`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`
`(C_(2)H_(5))_(2)CHCOOH`

Solution :Bulkier group the site of reaction, slows down esterification reaction.


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