Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Consider the mechanism of esterification of carboxylic acids. Which step involves the conversion of the hydroxyl group into a better leaving group?
A
Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen
B
Formation of the tetrahedral intermediate
C
Proton transfer to form –OH2 group
D
Loss of a proton from the ester
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context describes that proton transfer in the tetrahedral intermediate converts the hydroxyl group into the –OH2 group, which is a better leaving group.
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