Single Choice

Which among the following ester is most reactive towards nucleophilic attack?

A$${CH_3COOCH_3}$$
B$${HCOOCH_3}$$
Correct Answer
C$${CH_3CH_2COOC_6H_5}$$
DAll are equally reactive

Solution

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Mark the correct order of increasing reactivity:

Physical World

Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their property as indicated: Acetaldehyde, acetone, di-tert-butyl ketone, methyl tert- butyl ketone (reactivity towards HCN).

Physical World

The reactivities of acid halides (I), anhydrides (II), esters (III) and amides (IV) with nucleophilic reagents follow the order :

Physical World

In which option first one is more reactive than second in each pair towards $$S_{N}2$$ reaction ?

Physical World

Which of the most reactive acid derivative?

Physical World

Which of the following compounds will be most easily hydrolysed?

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Fill in the blanks: (S) Acetic anhydride is ..... reactive than acetyl chloride.

Physical World

Answer the following with reasoning:- (v) How the order of reactivity of the acid derivatives is related to the base strength of the leaving group?

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Answer the following with reasoning:- (ix) Why a ketone is not isolated from the reaction of an ester on equivalent of RMgX?

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