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Which of the following carboxylic acids is most reactive towards esterification?A. `(CH_(3))_(3)"CC"OOH`B. `(CH_(3))_(2)CHOOH`C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`D. `(C_(2)H_(5))_(2)CHCOOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Bulkier group the site of reaction, slows down esterification reaction.


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