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JEE Main 2022 · ChemistryMultiple choiceTwo statementsMediumConceptual

JEE Main 29 June 2022, Shift 1, Chemistry Q75

Question 75 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 15 of 30, Section A.

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

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key (2022 Session 1).

Chapter
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Topic
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Idea tested
Fischer Esterification

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 2× in all
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