Which of the following carboxylic acids is most reactive towards ester – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following carboxylic acids is most reactive towards esterification with given alcohol?
A.	HCOOH
B.	CH<sub>3</sub>COOH
C.	(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>CHCOOH
D.	(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>CCOOH
Answer» B. CH<sub>3</sub>COOH

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