JEE Main 2022 Chemistry 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 :

(1)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.Correct
(2)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer: (1)

Solution

The esterification of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol is a nucleophilic acyl substitution. An electron-withdrawing group in the

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