JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q75

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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 :

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: A

Statement I. Esterification is nucleophilic acyl substitution: true. Statement II. Electron-withdrawing groups make the carbonyl more electrophilic and speed it up: true.

(A)

Topics:Acid derivatives

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JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 1, Chemistry question 75