Question
Order of esterification of alcohols is
A.
$${3^ \circ } > {1^ \circ } > {2^ \circ }$$
B.
$${2^ \circ } > {3^ \circ } > {1^ \circ }$$
C.
$${1^ \circ } > {2^ \circ } > {3^ \circ }$$
D.
$${\text{none of these}}$$
Answer :
$${1^ \circ } > {2^ \circ } > {3^ \circ }$$
Solution :
Order of reactivity of different alcohols towards esterification is $${1^ \circ }$$ alcohol > $${2^ \circ }$$ alcohol > $${3^ \circ }$$ alcohol due to increased steric hindrance in $${2^ \circ }$$ and $${3^ \circ }$$ alcohols.