Which one of the following esters gets hydrolysed most easily under alkaline conditions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer :
Solution :
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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