JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 8.2 Carboxylic acids and their derivative
The decreasing order of case of alkaline hydrolysis for the following ester is

- A \(III > II > IV > I\)
- B \(III > II > I > IV\)
- C \(IV > II > III > I\)
- D \(II > III > I > IV\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(III > II > I > IV\)
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Detailed explanation
Electron withdrawing group enhances the rate of hydrolysis
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