NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Carboxylic Acids

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    Which one of the following esters gets hydrolysed most easily under alkaline conditions? [NEET 2015 (Re)]

    A)

    B)

    C)

    D)

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Electron withdrawing group attach to the benzene ring increases the reactivity towards nucleophilic sustitution reaction. Since, - \[N{{O}_{2}}\]
    group is strong electron withdrawing group.
    Hence, in basic medium ester containing \[-N{{O}_{2}}\] group will hydrolysed most easily.


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