JEE Main · 2022 · Shift-ImediumALDO-217

Given below are two statements: Statement-I: The esterification of carboxylic acid with an alcohol is a nucleophilic…

Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement-I: The esterification of carboxylic acid with an alcohol is a nucleophilic acyl substitution. Statement-II: Electron withdrawing groups in the carboxylic acid will increase the rate of esterification reaction.

Choose the most appropriate option:

Options
  1. a

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct

  2. b

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect

  3. c

    Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

  4. d

    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Correct Answera

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct

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